pan-broil

or pan·broil

[ pan-broil ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to cook in an uncovered frying pan over direct heat using little or no fat.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pan-broil¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The most satisfactory way in which to prepare chops is either to broil them in a broiler or to pan-broil them.

From Project Gutenberg

He shouted orders to a helper and hurried off to pan-broil the steaks.

From Project Gutenberg