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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Broil vs grill
Hi.
Longman dictionary presents broil as an American variant of grill in British English. http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/broil
Having lived in America, I personally hear people more say grilled chicken than broiled chicken. However, on my stove broil is written, but I think grill is more common even in American English.
I would be grateful if native speakers can stop by at this post and express their opinions about it.
Thank you for your time and help
Longman dictionary presents broil as an American variant of grill in British English. http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/broil
Having lived in America, I personally hear people more say grilled chicken than broiled chicken. However, on my stove broil is written, but I think grill is more common even in American English.
I would be grateful if native speakers can stop by at this post and express their opinions about it.
Thank you for your time and help
Top answer
Broiled has given way to grilled in everyday usage, IMHO. How old's your stove?
- Broiled has given way to grilled in everyday usage, IMHO.
- How old's your stove?
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Broiled has given way to grilled in everyday usage, IMHO.
How old's your stove?
How old's your stove?
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There is a difference.
In broiling, the meat is underneath the heating element. (e.g. in the broiler part of the oven.)
In grilling, the meat is on top of the heating element. (e.g. on a grill)
In baking, the heat is all around.
In broiling, the meat is underneath the heating element. (e.g. in the broiler part of the oven.)
In grilling, the meat is on top of the heating element. (e.g. on a grill)
In baking, the heat is all around.
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We don't use broiling or broiler in British English.
In grilling, the meat is underneath the heating element.
If the meat is on top of a source of heat, such as a barbecue, then it's barbecued.
Rover_KE
In grilling, the meat is underneath the heating element.
If the meat is on top of a source of heat, such as a barbecue, then it's barbecued.
Rover_KE
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Yes, my usage of "broil" and "grill" is definitely American English....
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Hi.
Broil and Grill are similar concept and has nothing to do with the direction of heat.
In all microwave oven I have seen, the grill was written on it, and as you already know the heat comes above the food when you want to grill sth in microwave oven.
Thank you.
Broil and Grill are similar concept and has nothing to do with the direction of heat.
In all microwave oven I have seen, the grill was written on it, and as you already know the heat comes above the food when you want to grill sth in microwave oven.
Thank you.
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