To char is to burn or blacken something so that it's like charcoal but still tasty. A char is something that has been burned in this way.

What does charred mean?

The definition of charred means slightly burned, or turned into charcoal by burning. An example of charred is a hamburger cooked "well-done." verb.

What is it called when something is burnt?

scorch. verb. if you scorch something, or if it scorches, it burns enough to change colour or be damaged on the surface.