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charcoal

Pronunciation: [ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl]

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

Context: “arts and crafts”

(noun) a black material made from wood or other organic substances that have been burned. People use it to draw pictures because it makes nice dark lines.

Example

She created a beautiful drawing using charcoal on paper.

Example

The artist didn't use charcoal in her painting; she used oil paints instead.

Example

Do you prefer to draw with charcoal or colored pencils?

Context: “cooking”

(noun) the substance used for grilling food. It's made from burnt wood and helps make food taste smoky and delicious when you barbecue.

Example

We bought a bag of charcoal to use for the barbecue this weekend.

Example

There was no charcoal left for the grill, so we couldn't cook outside.

Example

How long does it take for the charcoal to get hot enough for cooking?

How to pronounce charcoal

Pronunciation: [ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl]

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