char

[[t]tʃɑ͟ː(r)[/t]]

chars, charring, charred

1) V-ERG If food chars or if you char it, it burns slightly and turns black as it is cooking.

Toast hazelnuts on a baking sheet until the skins char...

[V n] Halve the peppers and char the skins under a hot grill.

Derived words:

charring N-UNCOUNT

The chops should be cooked over moderate heat to prevent excessive charring.

2) VERB If a woman chars for someone, she works as their cleaner. [BRIT, OLD-FASHIONED]

[V for n] I'm calling round at the Rodings to ask if Mrs Higgins will char for you.

3) N-UNCOUNT Tea that you drink can be referred to as char. [BRIT, INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED]

Is there any char going?

4) → See also charred