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.
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With an active intake grille, the front fascia looks very sleek, even with the clamshell hood.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Mark’s body was found more than 250 feet away with the vehicle’s grille marks on his body.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Along with other upgrades, like a light-up grille, the Fortress could cost you north of $580,000.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Mark’s body was found more than 250 feet away with the vehicle’s grille marks on his body.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Along with other upgrades, like a light-up grille, the Fortress could cost you north of $580,000.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for grille
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“Grille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grille. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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grille
noun
variants
or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
2
: an opening covered with a grille
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