1. a black substance made by burning wood slowly without much air, used as fuel or for drawing

1. having a dark gray color like charcoal

1. to cook food over charcoal

Examples

• We used charcoal to start the campfire.
• The artist sketched the portrait with charcoal.
• He wore a charcoal suit to the interview.
• They decided to charcoal the steaks for dinner.
• The charcoal filter removes impurities from the water.
• She bought charcoal briquettes for the barbecue.
• The walls were painted in a charcoal gray color.