seared; searing; sears
1
a
: to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat
sear a steak
b
: to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat
2
: to make withered and dry : parch
: to cause withering or drying
: the catch that holds the hammer of a gun's lock at cock or half cock
Examples of sear in a Sentence
Verb
The tree was seared by lightning.
The flames seared my skin.
The steak was seared over a hot grill.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
This Dutch oven replaces multiple cookware pieces since it can also be used for frying, searing, braising, sautéing, and steaming.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 May 2025
Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The easy clean-up added to the versatility of being able to smoke, roast, sear, grill, and bake, make this a great value.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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A little sweet, a little tangy, and a little smoky—Cajun seasoning spice lends lots of flavor to large shrimp that’s then seared in a cast-iron skillet and served with a crisp, creamy, flavorful slaw.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
This Dutch oven replaces multiple cookware pieces since it can also be used for frying, searing, braising, sautéing, and steaming.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
Saute, sear, slow cook, boil, braise, deep fry, roast and bake all of your favorite meals in this pot, which is compatible with multiple stovetop types (including induction).
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The easy clean-up added to the versatility of being able to smoke, roast, sear, grill, and bake, make this a great value.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sear
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“Sear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sear. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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