charred
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɑɹd// UK //tʃˈɑːd// charred
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.
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.
Usage
Typically used as an adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'look' or 'become'.