char Definition
- 1a fish of the salmon family, found in northern waters
- 2a small piece of burned or partly burned wood or other material
Using char: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "char" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I caught a char while fishing in Alaska.
Example
The charred remains of the building were still smoldering.
Example
He used a char to start the fire.
char Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with char
Example
The arctic char is a popular game fish in Canada.
Example
He always carries char cloth with him when camping.
char-grilled
cooked over an open flame or hot coals
Example
The restaurant is known for its char-grilled steaks.
Summary: char in Brief
The term 'char' [chahr] refers to a type of fish found in northern waters, as well as a small piece of burned or partly burned wood or other material. It can be used in phrases like 'arctic char,' a type of char native to Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, and 'char cloth,' a material used for starting fires. 'Char' can also be used as an adjective, as in 'char-grilled,' meaning cooked over an open flame or hot coals.
