griddle

noun

grid·​dle ˈgri-dᵊl How to pronounce griddle (audio)
: a flat stone or metal surface on which food is baked or fried

Examples of griddle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Place a large cast-iron flat-top griddle or skillet on grill; brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. 3. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 Whip up pancakes over the stove or sauté veggies on the grill with the versatile cast iron griddle that’s going for just $20 right now. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for griddle 

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English gredil gridiron, from Anglo-French greil, gredile, from Latin craticulum, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of griddle was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Griddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/griddle. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

griddle

noun
grid·​dle ˈgrid-ᵊl How to pronounce griddle (audio)
: a flat surface or pan on which food is cooked

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