broiler

noun

Definition of broilernext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of broiler After a research trip to Texas steakhouses, Clark switched his kitchen from broiler to hardwood grilling, drawing inspiration from Gallagher’s Steakhouse in New York, his favorite, which cooks over hickory. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 Along with being for storage or warming food, Angelesco notes older gas ranges often put a broiler drawer in this spot. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 July 2026 Turn the broiler to high and move the sheet pan to the rack closest to the broiler. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 They’re grilled on an open flame, then finished under the broiler with more of the marinade. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for broiler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for broiler
  1. oven
  2. stove
  3. microwave
  4. roaster
  5. toaster
Noun
  • Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For a smokier taste, toss the tomato, bell pepper, and onion in a little bit of oil and roast in an oven at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • The previous owners’ blue kitchen would have to go, but Appleton and Rafter preserved the island’s stone top, the window shutters, and the black Aga stove—a staple of an English country house.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen became even hotter whenever the family cooked on the gas stove.
    — Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • The researchers tackled this using parametric pumping, in which an external microwave signal supplies energy to magnetic waves through nonlinear interactions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The microwave and can opener were dirty, a cooler wasn’t working properly and some boxes of food were stored on the ground.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • Gluten-free diners should opt to not toast their bagel because the toaster is shared with full-gluten bagels.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Martha Stewart Electric Toaster Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster

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

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