grime

noun

: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly : accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime transitive verb

Examples of grime in a Sentence

The windows were coated with grime. this new product really cuts through grime
Recent Examples on the Web The Pink Stuff, The Miracle Cleaning Paste and Multi-Purpose Spray 2-Pack $15.69, was $19.99 Built-up grime or stains are no match for the Pink Stuff. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024 Wipe fan blades down with a damp, soft cloth or sponge to remove any remaining dust or grime. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024 Exfoliating versions, like Biologique Recherche's P50, are akin to paint stripper for the face, removing any hint of leftover grime from the day along with taking a pass at clearing pigmentation and smoothing fine lines. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024 The powerful cleaner requires very minimal scrubbing and can pretty much handle the grime on its own without much elbow grease. Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2024 Without much scrubbing, the paste formula removes dirt, grime, and buildup from grout lines. Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 As a hub of daily activity, the kitchen sink often accumulates stubborn grime and residue, which causes discoloration and undesirable odors. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024 Nightingale joined the station in 1970 and was revered for her enthusiastic support for multiple genres of music for the next half century, spanning progressive rock, punk, acid house, grime and more. Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024 The idea of carrying that grime into her apartment via the day’s outfit just isn’t palatable to her. Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle Dutch grime soot, mask; akin to Old English grīma mask

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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Cite this Entry

“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

grime

noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also : accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime verb
griminess
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
noun
grimy
ˈgrī-mē
adjective

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