First Known Use: 14th century
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1broil
verb \ˈbrȯi(-ə)l\
Definition of BROIL
transitive verb
: to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
intransitive verb
: to be subjected to great or oppressive heat <broiling in the sun>
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Origin of BROIL
Middle English, from Anglo-French bruiller to burn, broil, modification of Latin ustulare to singe, from urere to burn
2broil
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3broil
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Definition of BROIL
intransitive verb
: brawl
transitive verb
: embroil
Origin of BROIL
Middle English, from Anglo-French broiller to jumble, mix, from Vulgar Latin *brodiculare, from *brod-, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brod broth — more at broth
First Known Use: 15th century
4broil
noun
Definition of BROIL
First Known Use of BROIL
1525
BROILED Defined for Kids
broil
verb \ˈbrȯil\
broiledbroil·ing
Definition of BROIL for Kids
1
: to cook or be cooked directly over or under a heat source
2
: to make or feel extremely hot <Players were broiling in the bright sun.>
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