Definitions

1. noun

a kitchen appliance for cooking food by high heat, typically using electricity or gas

“She set the broiler to 500 degrees to get the perfect sear on the steak.”

2. verb

to cook in a broiler

“The chef will broil the chicken for 10 minutes.”

3. noun

a region near the equator characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall, especially in the northern hemisphere during the summer

“The heat of the broiler made it difficult for the tourists to walk outside during the day.”