broiler

• Nom désignant un appareil ou une partie de cuisinière servant à cuire les aliments par chaleur directe intense, ou un jeune poulet destiné à ce mode de cuisson.

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.

   Gril du four

   • 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.

   Synonymesgrillsalamander

2. B2formalamericanculinary

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

   Poulet jeune (de chair)

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

   Synonymespoussin