Briquet (Noun)
Meaning
A block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The homeowner stacked a dozen briquets in the backyard grill, ready to be lit for the summer barbecue.
- Briquets were a staple in the small village, used by the residents for cooking and heating their homes.
- The park ranger demonstrated how to build a safe campfire using a single briquet as the starting point.
- In some parts of the world, briquets made from coal dust are still a common fuel source for cooking.
- The inventor designed a machine that could compress charcoal dust into compact briquets, making them easier to transport.