Word
charred
US/ˈtʃɑɹd/
UK/tʃˈɑːd/
Cooking
Definition
adj. burnt on the outside so that the surface is black. You often see this on food that has been cooked over a very high heat or a fire.
adj. having a surface blackened or partially consumed by fire or intense heat. Often used to describe food or materials that have undergone incomplete combustion.
Examples
“The chef served grilled corn with charred edges.”
“After the forest fire, only the charred remains of the ancient oak trees were left standing in the valley.”
“The recipe calls for roasting the peppers until the skins are thoroughly charred, which imparts a deep, smoky flavor to the finished sauce.”
Examples
simple
“The chef served grilled corn with charred edges.”
contextual
“After the forest fire, only the charred remains of the ancient oak trees were left standing in the valley.”
complex
“The recipe calls for roasting the peppers until the skins are thoroughly charred, which imparts a deep, smoky flavor to the finished sauce.”
Usage
Typically used as an adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'look' or 'become'.
Real-World Examples
“Here and there charred bikes and scooters had been politely piled to one side.” “Her niece steps gingerly across the charred rubble of this house that used to be and points to the exact spot.” “LaManna gladly created a 3D X-ray CT scan of the charred scroll with the center's laboratory X-ray source.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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