Charbroiled

/ˈtʃɑːrbrɔɪld/ adjective

Definition

Cooked by charbroiling; having a charred exterior from high-heat cooking over flame or intense heat source.

Etymology

Past participle of charbroil, formed by adding -ed to the verb, describing food that has undergone the charbroiling process.

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Marketing genius: food companies trademarked 'charbroiled' to make their products sound premium and flame-cooked, when technically any high heat leaves char marks.

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