Synonyms for

Char

Verb / tʃɑ:r / Another word for char — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Char means to burn or blacken something by cooking it over a flame.

Synonyms & similar words

charwoman woman charr blacken coal scorch cleaninglady cleaningwoman sear burn scorch toast sear cook grill broil roast fry saute pan-fry singe blister brown caramelise carbonize chard crisp flame ignite

Synonyms by register

Formal

incinerate combust carbonize

Informal

burn sear roast

Literary

ember cinder

Antonyms

unburned raw uncooked fresh new unaffected

Common collocations

  • charcoal briquettes
  • charred remains
  • char the steak
  • char the wood
  • charred landscape
  • charred surface
  • char the toast

Word family

noun char
verb char
adjective charred

Usage note

The verb 'char' specifically refers to burning something to the point of becoming black and carbonized. It is often used in contexts of cooking or fire damage.

Example sentences

  1. I like my toast lightly charred.
  2. The chef will char the steak to perfection.
  3. The marshmallows were charred and blackened.
  4. The fire was so hot that it charred the logs.
  5. I accidentally charred the vegetables while grilling them.

Quotes

  • "I love the smell of charred meat in the morning." - Unknown
  • "The bacon is so crispy it's almost charred." - Unknown
  • "The fire was so hot it charred the wall." - Unknown

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