adj
charred
Charred (adj) means Burnt black on the surface; scorched. Example: “Firefighters found only a charred shell where the barn once stood.”
adj
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Burnt black on the surface; scorched.
"Firefighters found only a charred shell where the barn once stood."
"The steak came out slightly charred on the outside but pink inside."
How to use charred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBlackened by burning.
Common pairings
charred remains
charred wood
charred edges
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more charred
- Superlative
- most charred
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Firefighters found only a _____ shell where the barn once stood.
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What does “charred” mean?
The word “charred” means burnt black on the surface; scorched. In plain terms, blackened by burning.
How do you use “charred” in a sentence?
Here is “charred” used in a sentence: “Firefighters found only a charred shell where the barn once stood.”
What part of speech is “charred”?
“Charred” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of charred?
"charred" (adj) means burnt black on the surface; scorched.