charcoal
1 of 2noun
char·coal ˈchär-ˌkōl 
1
: a dark or black porous carbon prepared from vegetable or animal substances (as from wood by charring in a kiln from which air is excluded)
2
a
: a piece or pencil of fine charcoal used in drawing
b
: a charcoal drawing
3
: a dark gray
charcoal
2 of 2verb
charcoaled; charcoaling; charcoals
transitive verb
: charbroil
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Choose from several colors like charcoal (pictured), teal, hot pink, sky blue, and more. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 It’s the perfect place to stow potting soil, charcoal, garden tools and other items that would otherwise clutter up the terrace. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 The ingredients are first skewered and then cooked over white oak, binchotan charcoal – a hardwood-type of charcoal. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 This is the inspiration behind her brand’s detoxifying Underarm Bar soap, made from charcoal (which draws out impurities) and other natural antibacterial ingredients like salt and apple cider vinegar. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2022 Buy one product from the body care company, such as its aluminum-free charcoal deodorant, and get one free with code Labor22 from Thursday, September 1 through Monday, September 5. Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Witnesses described the other vehicle involved as a gray or charcoal Dodge-type sports car. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Their signature activated charcoal deodorant is extremely porous and absorbs moisture and odors on contact. Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 This not-so-average soap bar uses charcoal to extract excess oil and dirt from your pores to clear your skin of impurities. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022 Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 4 July 2022 Get out your aprons, charcoal and rotisserie kits because barbecue season is officially upon us. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 June 2022 There are several other benefits to charcoal grills, as well. Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2022 In addition to the mineral-rich nodules, which often look similar to charcoal briquettes, deep-sea mining also collects mineral deposits near hydrothermal vents and crusts along seamounts. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2022 The parable is told through 40 large-scale illustrations that are entirely in black, white and shades of gray, drawn by Ojih Odutola with pastel, chalk and charcoal on a black background. Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2021 The interior, meanwhile, is done up in the same red and charcoal great. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
With a roast, your grill is now your oven, albeit one that is fired by burning charcoal (or the jets in your gas grill). Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Choose from several colors like charcoal (pictured), teal, hot pink, sky blue, and more. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 It’s the perfect place to stow potting soil, charcoal, garden tools and other items that would otherwise clutter up the terrace. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 The ingredients are first skewered and then cooked over white oak, binchotan charcoal – a hardwood-type of charcoal. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2022 This is the inspiration behind her brand’s detoxifying Underarm Bar soap, made from charcoal (which draws out impurities) and other natural antibacterial ingredients like salt and apple cider vinegar. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2022 Buy one product from the body care company, such as its aluminum-free charcoal deodorant, and get one free with code Labor22 from Thursday, September 1 through Monday, September 5. Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Witnesses described the other vehicle involved as a gray or charcoal Dodge-type sports car. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022 Their signature activated charcoal deodorant is extremely porous and absorbs moisture and odors on contact. Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 Verb
The strollers have a black frame and were sold with three fabric colors, including white, charcoal and slate blue. Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 This not-so-average soap bar uses charcoal to extract excess oil and dirt from your pores to clear your skin of impurities. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022 Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 4 July 2022 Get out your aprons, charcoal and rotisserie kits because barbecue season is officially upon us. Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 June 2022 There are several other benefits to charcoal grills, as well. Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2022 In addition to the mineral-rich nodules, which often look similar to charcoal briquettes, deep-sea mining also collects mineral deposits near hydrothermal vents and crusts along seamounts. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2022 The parable is told through 40 large-scale illustrations that are entirely in black, white and shades of gray, drawn by Ojih Odutola with pastel, chalk and charcoal on a black background. Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2021 The interior, meanwhile, is done up in the same red and charcoal great. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English charcole
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1965, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
charcoal
noun
char·coal ˈchär-ˌkōl
: a black or dark absorbent fuel made by heating wood in the absence of air
Medical Definition
charcoal
noun
char·coal ˈchär-ˌkōl
: a dark or black porous carbon prepared from vegetable or animal substances (as from wood by charring in a kiln from which air is excluded) see activated charcoal
charcoal
noun
as in watercolor
Synonyms & Similar Words
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