briquette

American  

[bri-ket] / brɪˈkɛt /

noun

1. a small block of compressed coal dust or charcoal used for fuel, especially in barbecuing.

2. a molded block of any material.

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verb (used with object)

briquetted, briquetting

1. to mold into briquettes.

briquette British  

/ brɪˈkɛt /

noun

1. a small brick made of compressed coal dust, sawdust, charcoal, etc, used for fuel

2. a small brick of any substance

   an ice-cream briquette

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verb

1. (tr) to make into the form of a brick or bricks

   to briquette clay

Etymology

Origin of briquette

From French, dating back to 1880–85; brick, -ette

Example Sentences

Created in 1934, the Ludo bracelet features updates like delicate mesh in hexagon and briquette motifs, woven by the maison’s craftsmen to heighten the effect of a supple ribbon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024

It said a charcoal briquette was discovered in the passenger seat of the car.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2023

Analysts say most of this briquette has been shipped to China, which controls the electric vehicle supply chain.

From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2022

For your next football watch party, we've got the full recipe for smoked hickory meatball skewers with mozzarella from Chris Lilly, world championship pitmaster and spokesperson for the famed charcoal briquette company, Kingsford.

From Fox News • Sep. 21, 2021

I found her stewing up old newspapers in a greasy liquid, preparing thus a kind of briquette, the only means of heating which she could afford.

From With Those Who Wait by Huard, Frances Wilson