broil 1 of 2

noun

Definition of broilnext
as in brawl
a rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people a noisy broil broke out at the bar

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

broil

2 of 2

verb

as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of broil
Noun
The dish primarily comes together on the stovetop, with just a quick broil in the oven. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Cooking settings and temperature ranges Toaster ovens frequently come with more than just a toasting setting, usually including a broil, bake and warming option. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Verb
Already this summer, two major heat waves have broiled Europe. — Beth Gardiner, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026 Cut broiled peaches into wedges. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for broil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broil
  1. brawl
  2. trap
  3. clash
  4. embroil
  5. melee
  6. tangle
Noun
  • Apart from a drunken brawl in Ukraine a few years ago, which resulted in no charges, she was not known to the authorities.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cubs fans reserved their real animosity for Sox fans, and naturally blamed them for the huge brawl in the right-center bleachers Monday night that quickly went viral.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of brawl
Verb
  • Authorities said their immediate focus was on rescuing anyone still trapped inside and investigating the cause of the fire, which was not immediately known.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Does a frontline soldier trapped with poor comms in a dugout have enough time to study the choices and lodge a vote?
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of trap
Noun
  • The case highlights the clash between the public’s expectation of privacy and the government’s contention that warrantless searches of phones and other electronics help keep Americans safe.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Regular clashes in race dates between the two series have been a problem for drivers hoping to pair their racing programs.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of clash
Verb
  • Google became embroiled in a prior controversy in February 2024 after its Gemini text-to-image tool produced portrayals of racially diverse German WW2 soldiers.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Set in the aftermath of an unidentified conflict, the film follows Nina as she’s embroiled in a yearslong plot of subtle retaliation for her family’s horrific murder.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of embroil
Noun
  • In the melee the Koh-i-Noor was smuggled to the Persian general Ahmad Khan Abdali by a devoted harem member.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The melee was a hot topic at Monday night's city council meeting.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of melee
Verb
  • The ceiling arches in the back, hiding a tiny alcove where a couple sits tucked close, their legs tangled beneath the table.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Then Cox-Rosen found another jam on I-75 southbound at the South 120 Loop (Exit 263), where four or five vehicles and a box truck tangled.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangle

Browse Nearby Words

brochures
broil
broiled
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Broil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broil. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on broil

Nglish: Translation of broil for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of rigmarole

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All