broiled

Meanings

• verb (transitive)

  Cooked on a rack over high heat, usually under a broiler or salamander. The surface is browned and the inside is cooked through.

  - "He broiled the steak to perfection."
  - "The chef broiled the fish in the oven."

• verb (intransitive)

  To cook food under a broiler.

  - "The vegetables were broiled for 10 minutes."
  - "We like to broil our burgers instead of grilling them."

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Synonyms

grill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broiled
toiled , oiled , boiled , coiled , toiled

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Variants

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broiled , broil , broiling , broils

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Etymology

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From Middle English broilen, from Old French broiler, probably from brusler, to burn.

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Trivia

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1. Broiling was a popular cooking method in ancient Rome.

2. Broiling is a quick and efficient way to cook food, making it a popular choice for busy home cooks.

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Related Concepts

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1. grilling: Grilling and broiling are similar cooking methods, but grilling is typically done outdoors over an open flame, while broiling is done indoors under a broiler.

2. roasting: Roasting is a cooking method that involves cooking food in an oven or on a spit, usually at a lower temperature than broiling, and for a longer period of time.

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Culture

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Broiling is a popular cooking method used to brown and cook the surface of food while keeping the inside moist. It is often used for meats, fish, and vegetables. In literature, broiling is mentioned in works such as F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', where the character Nick Carraway describes a dinner at the Buchanan's house: 'Dinner was served in a long straight table. The ice-box was in the middle of the room and I sat next to it along with the other men. The food was brought in, and the ladies came in and sat down. There was nothing exceptionally remarkable about it. The ham was just the sort that your hostess always serves at these dinners; slimy peas, thin red slices of beet, a molded rabbit, boiled potatoes and carrots; the ice-box contained nothing but iced champagne and sliced melon.

How to Memorize "broiled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a steak or piece of fish being placed under a broiler and cooking until the surface is browned and the inside is cooked through.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'broiled' with the cooking method of browning and cooking the surface of food while keeping the inside moist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brown On Rack In Oven Lets Everything Sizzle' to remember the meaning of 'broiled'.

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