Charbroil: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used when cooking food on a specifically designed grill that uses gas or electricity to produce high heat, often associated with a smoky flavor.

• We decided to charbroil the steaks for dinner tonight
• The restaurant is famous for its charbroiled burgers

Used for cooking food on a grill over direct heat, usually outside; can refer to both gas and charcoal grills.

• We grilled some vegetables for the salad
• He loves to grill burgers on the weekends

Refers to cooking food outdoors on a grill using wood or charcoal to create a smoky flavor; often associated with social gatherings and slow cooking.

• We are having a barbecue in the backyard this weekend
• The ribs taste amazing when barbecued slowly over charcoal

Describes cooking food with direct heat from above, usually in an oven; often used for quickly cooking meats and vegetables to achieve a crisp surface.

• Remember to broil the salmon for about 10 minutes
• Broiled chicken wings are crispy and delicious