singe

verb
UK: /sɪndʒ/
US: /sɪndʒ/

  1. To burn something slightly, especially the surface, often causing a change in color or appearance.

    1. I singe my hair on the candle flame.
    2. The cook singed the chicken skin to make it crispy when he cooked it.

Synonyms

scorch sear char burn
singe noun

  1. A slight burn, especially on the surface of something.

    1. The iron left a singe on the shirt.
    2. I noticed a singe mark on the edge of the table after the incident.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "singe" is /sɪndʒ/ in British English and /sɪndʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "singe": scorch, sear, char, burn.

Example usage of "singe": "I singe my hair on the candle flame.". More examples on the page.