Vocabulary Entry

charcoal

|noun • verb

noun

A black material made from burnt wood or organic matter, used for fuel or drawing.

Example Sentences

"The artist used charcoal to sketch the portrait."

"We grilled the vegetables over charcoal for added flavor."

"The fireplace was filled with charcoal ready for the evening."

verb

Example Sentences

"She decided to charcoal the landscape for her art project."

"He charcoaled the outline before adding color to the drawing."

"They charcoaled the drawing quickly before it smudged."