1. to burn slightly or superficially, especially the surface or edges of something

Examples

• The candle flame singed her hair when she leaned too close.
• Be careful not to singe the fabric with the iron.
• The campfire singed the marshmallow on the outside but left it soft inside.
• Hot oil from the pan singed his arm.
• The lightning strike singed the tree’s bark.
• She accidentally singed her eyebrows while lighting the stove.