charcoal
Pronunciation: [ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl]
Word
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.
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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.
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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?
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