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char

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɑː/]

Word

Learn how to use char in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “burning”

(noun) a small piece of wood or other material that is partially burned and usually used for cooking or heating. It is like a black piece of wood that has been in a fire.

Example

The char on the marshmallows made them taste delicious.

Example

The charred logs in the fireplace were too burnt to use for another fire.

Example

Can you cook a marshmallow without getting any char on it?

Context: “damage”

(verb) to burn something slightly so that it turns black. It is like when you accidentally leave food on the stove for too long and it gets burned.

Example

Be careful not to char the vegetables while grilling them.

Example

She made sure not to char the toast this time.

Example

Did you char the edges of the paper while trying to burn it?

How to pronounce char

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɑː/]

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