Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A block of compressed coal dust, charcoal, or sawdust and wood chips, used for fuel and kindling.

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  • noun Alternative form of briquet.

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  • noun a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[French, diminutive of brique, brick, from Middle Dutch bricke.]

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Examples

  • The briquette is a mixture of anthracite coal and charcoal and doesn't need fire lighters.

    The Red Ferret Journal - gadgets, cool sites, freeware and tech trivia Dan 2010

  • I found her stewing up old newspapers in a greasy liquid, preparing thus a kind of briquette, the only means of heating which she could afford.

    With Those Who Wait Frances Wilson Huard

  • Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.

    GreenCine Daily 2009

  • Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.

    GreenCine Daily 2009

  • Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.

    GreenCine Daily 2009

  • Monika tells him affectionately that he is getting as dark as a "briquette," while she is as white as flour.

    GreenCine Daily 2009

  • Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.

    How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011

  • Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.

    How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011

  • Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.

    How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011

  • Alan dashed into the inferno and came back with what appeared to be a large charcoal briquette.

    How to Flirt with A Naked Werewolf Molly Harper 2011

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