especially: a chicken that is younger and smaller than a roaster
Examples of broiler in a Sentence
Put the steaks under the broiler.
Recent Examples on the WebEarlier this month, Cal-Maine purchased a broiler processing plant, hatchery and feed mill in Dexter, Missouri from Tyson Foods TSN -0.1% Inc.—Gurufocus, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Because the cheese is melted under a broiler, using ovenproof and broiler-proof bowls is a must.—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024 Like most of Le Creuset favorites, these plates can go in the freezer, oven, microwave, and broiler, and are safe to use along with metal utensils, too.—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2024 Heritage Foods, which sells meat and poultry from heritage breeds produced by farmers throughout the country, is now selling chicken parts and whole birds from the Good Shepherd Network that have been allowed to mature for at least a year longer than is typical of the usual broiler.—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices under the broiler or in a 400-degree oven.—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024 Simply seasoned and lightly oiled, the skin protects the salmon flesh from the harsh heat of the broiler.—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2024 Poultry farming took on a new form defined by vertical integration and mass production of broiler chickens, which were specifically bred for meat consumption.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2023 The broiler chicken industry will be able to capitalize on the lower feed costs before pork, given the shorter cycle of production.—Gerson Freitas Jr., Fortune, 28 Jan. 2024
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