grill

verb \ ˈgril \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Examples: grill in a Sentence

Definition of grill

grilled; grilling; grills

transitive verb

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

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griller

noun

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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.

Recent Examples of grill from the Web

Other options include turkey ($9.99), monte cristo ($11.49), and grilled three-cheese ($8.99) ‘wiches.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "First Bite: Woody's Lunch Box in Disney's Toy Story Land," 11 July 2018
Kids’ Plate options come with your choice of fries or applesauce: Steakburger, mini corn dogs, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, grilled cheese or chicken fingers.

— melissa reinert, Cincinnati.com, "Steak 'N Shake: Kids eat free every weekend this summer," 10 July 2018
Page could likewise expect to face a grilling in her committee interview.

— brooke singman, Fox News, "Trump says FBI's Strzok, Page getting 'cold feet' ahead of Capitol Hill sessions," 10 July 2018
The Press Your best bet for both coffee and grilled cheese in the area is The Press in El Granada, Clark says.

— david ferry, SFChronicle.com, "Mavericks legend Jeff Clark’s favorite spots in Half Moon Bay," 10 July 2018
Entree specials the night we were there included grilled trout.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Stanford Kitchen a welcome addition to Owings Mills dining scene," 5 July 2018
The buffet includes a variety of salads, fresh fruit, lobster, pork Marengo, grilled focaccia haddock, chicken marsala, baked ziti, vegetable, dessert and beverages.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 2 July 2018
Onion: Cut an onion in half, put it on the end of your grilling fork and rub it all over the grill grates, then scrub with a bristle brush.

— brianna steinhilber /, NBC News, "A better way to clean your BBQ grill," 29 June 2018
In April, Mark Zuckerberg was summoned to appear before Congress to discuss the Cambridge Analytica data leak, and he was grilled by Republican legislators about whether Facebook was censoring conservative viewpoints on the platform.

— patricia hernandez, The Verge, "Facebook’s first wave of ‘trustworthy’ news shows sure includes a lot of Fox News," 11 July 2018

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First Known Use of grill

1668

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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grill

noun

Definition of grill

1 : a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)

2 : food that is broiled usually on a grill — compare mixed grill

3 : a usually informal restaurant or dining room

See grill defined for English-language learners

Examples of grill in a Sentence

She put the hamburgers on the grill.
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger

Recent Examples of grill from the Web

Place the slices of bread on the grill and cook, turning as needed, until toasted on both sides and lightly charred on the edges, about 5 minutes.

— jessica battilana, SFChronicle.com, "Repertoire: Apricot toast is the summer grilling recipe you need," 10 July 2018
Rates that can run more than $700 provide such creature comforts as full beds, high thread-count sheets, bathrooms, plush towels, electrical outlets, barbecue grills and an on-site restaurant offering prime cuts of meat.

— deepti hajela, chicagotribune.com, "Luxury tents, gourmet meals redefine camping on NYC island," 9 July 2018
The suspect's vehicle was also described to the CHP as having black emblems on the body of the car, a black front grill and a black and yellow paper plate with a black frame, according to the release.

— claire morgan, sacbee, "Hit-and-run driver sought after Highway 65 crash in Roseville, CHP says," 3 July 2018
The deck area also features barbecue grills and fire pits.

— sarah gish, kansascity, "Saltwater pool, gym, dog spa: Tour downtown KC's new Crossroads Westside Apartments," 27 June 2018
Skip the grill and cook your burger in a cast iron pan instead.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Cook a Hamburger Like a Chef," 26 June 2018
Inside fish dinner on Friday and chicken strip dinner on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. Outdoor grill and pizza also available.

— luann gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Summer festivals guide 2018," 21 June 2018
Both of Winter Garden’s two lakefront parks, Dr. Bradford Memorial Park with an entrance on West Division Street and Newton Park where the city’s Independence Day celebration is staged, feature picnic areas with grills and fishing sites.

— stephen hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Winter Garden buys lakefront properties, envisions 'nicest park on Lake Apopka'," 8 June 2018
Everyday heating and cooking appliances like charcoal grills and furnaces can create CO, as can devices like generators and running cars.

— carolyn l. todd, SELF, "Emergency Responders Share 9 of the Biggest Death Traps in Your Home," 14 July 2018