broiler

[ broi-ler ]

noun

1. any device for broiling meat or fish; a grate, pan, or compartment in a stove for broiling.
2. Cooking. a young chicken suitable for broiling.

broiler

/ ˈbrɔɪlə /

noun

1. a young tender chicken suitable for roasting
2. a pan, grate, etc for broiling food
3. a very hot day

Word History and Origins

Origin of broiler¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; broil ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

To make the lemon torta caprese, start by placing the butter and white chocolate on the top of a double broiler and melt until smooth.

From Salon

Switching to the broiler after adding the shrimp made all the difference.

From Seattle Times

Turn on the broiler with a rack at the top.

From Seattle Times

Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, showed a broiler chicken's physiology could be significantly improved to convert food and water to body weight even with three weeks of heat stress.

From Science Daily

The growing need for antibiotic-free products has challenged producers to decrease or completely stop using antimicrobials as feed supplements in the diet of broiler chickens to improve feed efficiency, growth rate and intestinal health.

From Science Daily