broiler

• Sustantivo que designa un electrodoméstico o parte de una cocina usado para cocinar alimentos mediante calor directo e intenso, o un pollo joven adecuado para ese método de cocción.

A noun referring to an appliance or part of a stove used for cooking food with intense direct heat, or to a young chicken suitable for this cooking method.

1. Cooking applianceB1formalamericanculinary

   A compartment or part of a stove designed for cooking food with intense, direct heat from above.

   Parrilla de horno

   • Place the steak under the broiler for five minutes.
   • The broiler in my oven works perfectly for melting cheese.
   • She used the broiler to toast the bread quickly.

   Sinónimosgrillsalamander

2. B2formalamericanculinary

   A small, young chicken, typically weighing less than 2.5 pounds, suitable for cooking by broiling.

   Pollo joven para asar

   • We bought a broiler for tonight's dinner.
   • The recipe calls for a whole broiler chicken.
   • Broilers are tender and cook quickly.

   Sinónimospoussin