Charbroiling

/ˈtʃɑːrbrɔɪlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or process of cooking food with high heat that chars the exterior, or the cooking method itself.

Etymology

Present participle of charbroil, formed by adding -ing to describe the ongoing action or the technique of cooking with visible charring.

Kelly Says

The gerund form reveals cooking as an active, visual process—'charbroiling' emphasizes the drama and technique, not just the end result.

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