Broil ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Broil ( verb )

1. To cook (food) by exposing it to direct radiant heat, typically on a grill.
2. To be exposed to intense heat.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french broillier, from broce "brushwood", from late latin bruscia, of celtic origin.

Examples:

1. He broiled the steak for dinner.
2. She broiled the chicken on the grill.
3. The city broiled in the summer heat.
4. She was broiling in her heavy coat.
5. The fish was broiled to perfection.

(As a noun)

Broil ( noun )

1. To cook (food) by exposing it to direct radiant heat, typically on a grill.
2. To be exposed to intense heat.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french broillier, from broce "brushwood", from late latin bruscia, of celtic origin.

Examples:

1. He broiled the steak for dinner.
2. She broiled the chicken on the grill.
3. The city broiled in the summer heat.
4. She was broiling in her heavy coat.
5. The fish was broiled to perfection.