ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grill

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɡɹɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Grill is a noun meaning The criss-cross pieces that separate panes of glass in a window.

Meaning

The criss-cross pieces that separate panes of glass in a window.

More Meanings

  1. On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
  2. (UK) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
  3. (US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
  4. Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
  5. A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
  6. (colloquial) A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
  7. A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.

Example Sentences

r u a grill?
a packet of frozen cauliflower cheese grills
Why don't we get together Saturday and grill some burgers?
I put some peppers and mushrooms on the grill to go with dinner.

Word Forms

Synonyms for grill

Depending on context, synonyms include fronts, golds, cook, do, instigate, affront.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include grille, grillwork, grillroom, grate, fireplace, louver.

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