Char

/tʃɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A single character or letter in a text or graphic.

In the password, each char must be unique to ensure security.

A specific role or part in a play, movie, or book.

She auditioned for the lead char in the upcoming theater production.

verb

To burn something until it is blackened or reduced to carbon.

He left the steak on the grill too long and it charred.

Derived from Middle English 'char', meaning to burn.

char a grill

To cook food on a grill until it becomes charred.

char up

To burn something slightly, usually in cooking.

character

A letter or symbol used in writing or printing.

charcoal

A black carbonaceous material made from burning wood.

To char something can refer to hastily preparing food, usually with a burnt aspect.

Don't char the burgers too much!

In computing, char can be shorthand for character in programming contexts.

The variable is of type char.