charcoal

/ˈtʃɑrˌkoʊl/
adjective
  1. Made of or relating to charcoal.
    • She bought a charcoal filter for her face mask.
    • The charcoal drawing was displayed in the gallery.
    • They used a charcoal grill for cooking the steaks.
  2. Having a dark gray color like charcoal.
    • He chose a charcoal sweater for the cold weather.
    • Her charcoal coat matched her boots perfectly.
    • The office had charcoal carpeting throughout.
noun
  1. A black, lightweight material made by burning wood or other organic matter without much air, used for fuel, drawing, and filtering.
    • Charcoal is often used in water filters to remove impurities.
    • The artist used a stick of charcoal to sketch the portrait.
    • We bought a bag of charcoal for the barbecue this weekend.
  2. A dark gray color, similar to the color of charcoal.
    • He wore a suit in a nice shade of charcoal.
    • The car was available in silver, white, or charcoal.
    • She painted her bedroom walls a soft charcoal.
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