Definition of «briquette»

A briquette is a small block or pellet made from coal dust, sawdust, or other combustible materials that are compacted and burned for heat.

We used charcoal briquettes to start the fire for our barbecue.
The environmentally conscious family replaced traditional firewood with briquettes made from recycled paper and sawdust.
The factory produces briquettes from agricultural waste as a sustainable alternative to coal.
The hiker carried a small pack of briquettes to easily prepare meals during their camping trip.
The charcoal briquettes provided consistent heat and made grilling a breeze at the backyard cookout.
The company specializes in manufacturing briquettes for industrial purposes, such as heating furnaces and boilers.
The fireplace was stocked with briquettes, ensuring a warm and cozy atmosphere during the winter months.
The chef used a briquette grill to achieve the perfect sear on the steak.
The Boy Scouts demonstrated their fire-building skills by efficiently arranging and lighting charcoal briquettes.
The eco-friendly homeowner installed a briquette fireplace insert, reducing the reliance on traditional firewood.

I have been a sucker for BBQ chicken ever since my mom used to make it with bottled Heinz 57 BBQ sauce grilled over charcoal briquettes on our old Weber. (myrecipes.com)
Put a small disposable aluminum pan in the center of a kettle grill and mound 15 charcoal briquettes on each side. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
Try using a pile of briquettes and controlling the temp by the dampers. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
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