grille

noun

ˈgril 

variants or grill

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

especially : an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile

2

: an opening covered with a grille

3

usually grill : a set of metallic covers for the teeth

Examples of grille in a Sentence

The vent was covered with a grille.

The truck has a large metal grille at the front.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, the larger front grille allows 50 percent more air to pass through additional power-train coolers, and the hot air is extracted via the carefully situated vents on the hood. —Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024

The body has an upright grille to harken to the looks of traditional SUVs. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grille

noun

variants or grill

ˈgril 

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

2

: an opening covered with a grille