grilled; grilling; grills
1
: to broil on a grill
also
: to fry or toast on a griddle
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question intensely
the police grilled the suspect
griller
noun
Examples of grill in a Sentence
We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout.
Her parents grilled her when she came home late.
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
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Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Clean the grill grates so remnants of previous meals don't transfer to the food being grilled.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Bill Dawers - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Clean the grill grates so remnants of previous meals don't transfer to the food being grilled.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Corn remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy summer’s bounty, whether grilling the cobs whole and serving with plenty of salt or simply sautéing the kernels in copious amounts of butter.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grill
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grill. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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grill
1 of 2 verb1
: to broil on a grill
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question with repeated questions
grill
2 of 2 noun1
: a grate on which food is broiled
2
: broiled food
3
: a restaurant that serves broiled foods
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