Meaning of the word char in English

What does char mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

char

US /tʃɑːr/
UK /tʃɑːr/

Verb

to burn and blacken something

Example:
The fire had charred the edges of the wooden beam.
The toast was accidentally charred in the toaster.

Noun

a black substance formed by burning wood or other organic matter; charcoal

Example:
After the forest fire, only char and ash remained.
The ancient cooking method involved burying food in hot char.