Broiler/ˈbrɔɪlər/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Kitchen appliance A broiler is part of an oven, not a separate tool. Turn on the oven and use the broiler setting for the ribs. Pro Tip 2/3High Heat Broilers cook food quickly with intense heat from above. For a charred crust, place the pizza under the broiler. Pro Tip 3/3Watch carefully Food can burn fast under a broiler, so watch it closely. I left the garlic bread in the broiler too long, and it burned.