# charred

/ˈtʃɑɹd/ (US) · /tʃˈɑːd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/charred
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an adjective before a noun or after a linking verb like 'look' or 'become'.

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