Definition of broil

broilverb

nướng

/brɔɪl//brɔɪl/

The word "broil" has a rich history! It originated from the Old French word "broyer", which means "to burn" or "to scorch". This term was used in the 14th century to describe the act of cooking food under intense heat, specifically over an open flame or on a grill. Over time, the spelling evolved to "broil", and the meaning expanded to encompass cooking methods such as baking and grilling. Today, the word "broil" is commonly used to describe cooking food under direct heat, often in an oven or on a grill. Interestingly, the word "broil" is also related to the word "brayle", which means "to burn" in Middle English. This etymological connection highlights the ancient roots of the word and its connection to the concept of heat and flames. Would you like to know more about cooking techniques or culinary history?

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to cook meat or fish under direct heat or over heat on metal bars

nấu thịt hoặc cá dưới nhiệt độ trực tiếp hoặc quá nhiệt trên thanh kim loại

Example:
  • broiled chicken

    gà nướng

Related words and phrases

to become or make somebody become very hot

trở nên hoặc làm cho ai đó trở nên rất nóng bỏng

Example:
  • They lay broiling in the sun.

    Họ nằm nướng dưới nắng.