Examples of “charcoal” in a Sentence

noun A black, carbon-rich material made by burning wood slowly without much oxygen, used as fuel or in cooking.

• They lit the charcoal early so the barbecue would be ready by evening.
• Charcoal burns slowly, so it is good for long, gentle grilling.

noun A stick of compressed carbon used for drawing, or a drawing made with it.

• The artist sketched the portrait in charcoal.
• The artist sketched the portrait with a stick of charcoal.
• Pupils in the art class practiced shading with a soft stick of charcoal.
• Her fingers were smudged black from working with charcoal all afternoon.

noun A very dark gray color.

• He wore a charcoal suit to the interview.
• The walls were painted a deep charcoal to make the room feel cozy.
• I bought a charcoal jumper because it goes with almost everything.