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
- On a vehicle, a slotted cover as above, to protect and hide the radiator, while admitting air to cool it.
- (UK) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative heat and a means of holding food under it; a broiler in US English
- (US) A cooking device comprising a source of radiative and convective heat and a means of holding food above it; a barbecue.
- Food (designed to be) cooked on a grill.
- A grillroom; a restaurant serving grilled food.
- (colloquial) A type of jewelry worn on the front teeth.
- 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
- grills
- grillz
- grille
- grilling
- grilled
- griller
- grillest
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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