Search
Select the dictionary language
Char
01
a woman employed to do housework
Dialect
British
British
Examples
The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.
She worked as a char in several London households.
02
any of several small, trout-like freshwater fish of the genus Salvelinus, known for their cold-water habitats and often vibrant coloring
Examples
The lake is home to native char prized by local anglers.
Arctic char thrive in icy northern waters.
03
a scorched residue left after burning
Examples
The fire left behind a thick layer of char on the walls.
He scraped the char off the grill before cooking.
to char
01
to lightly burn something, causing a change in color on its surface
Transitive: to char sth
Examples
He charred the marshmallows over the campfire until they turned golden brown.
The fire charred the wooden fence, leaving blackened streaks.
02
to burn something so much that it turns into charcoal or carbon
Transitive: to char sth
Examples
The fire charred the wood, leaving only blackened remains.
The chef accidentally charred the steak, making it too tough to eat.
