overfired UK /ˌəʊvəˈfaɪəd/US /ˌoʊvɚˈfaɪ(ə)ɹd/ adjective2 •Fired at a high (or excessively high) temperature. •Of a cooker: having a heat source that is above the food being cooked.Steak lovers want a charred surface and a rare, even cold, center. A high-tech overfired broiler is the secret. This kind of broiler delivers tremendous heat that is both predictable and consistent. — 2009 formsmore overfired · most overfired