grill

verb \ ˈgril \

Definition of grill

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.

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Express your gratitude by grilling it to perfection, best determined through touch: springy, but firm, falling apart in giant flakes.

— geoff kirsch, Alaska Dispatch News, "Honing your Alaskulinity with the help of some salmon," 26 Aug. 2017
To grill, prepare grill to medium-high heat and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side, using a grill pan or basket to avoid worries of scallops falling through the grate.

— milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Cilantro Scallops," 25 Aug. 2017
And now Tyler is returning the favor, when paparazzi tried to grill him outside a venue in Los Angeles.

— ella ceron, Teen Vogue, "Tyler Posey and Bella Thorne Almost Ran Into Each Other and Handled It Like TOTAL Pros," 9 Aug. 2017
That should include one cup at breakfast (either whipped into a smoothie, added to an omelet, or just on the side) and two cups at lunch and dinner (in a salad or raw, sautéed, oven-roasted, or grilled).

— cynthia sass, mph, Health.com, "The Plant-Based Foods You Should Eat Less," 27 July 2017
Grilled food, snacks and beverages available for purchase.

— elaine rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Food and drink events," 18 July 2017
Beyond playing games and grilling sausages, the 80-odd campers, mostly students, heard lectures on human rights and intellectual-property law.

— The Economist, "Rainbow Man v Bureaucrat ManYoung Russians are brainstorming ways to oppose the government," 13 July 2017
Fox News devotes valuable coverage to university issues; Tucker Carlson grills campus protesters live on national television.

— elliot kaufman, National Review, "The Next Right-Wing Populist Will Win by Attacking American Higher Education," 13 July 2017
In December of 2014, more than 18 years after Angie's murder, two detectives from Idaho Falls and a Louisiana State Police officer brought Michael Usry Jr. to a state police office near the New Orleans Superdome and started grilling him.

— CBS News, "The DNA of a Killer," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of grill

1668

grill Synonyms

Synonyms

catechize, examine, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat [slang]

Antonyms

answer, reply, respond

Related Words

debrief; cross-examine, cross-question; annoy, harass, hound, pester; canvass (also canvas), poll

Near Antonyms

rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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

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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

About 100 people joined the monks at St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison to worship, dodge scattered rainfall and grill food. Because what’s an eclipse without a little tailgating?

— david frese, kansascity, "Atchison monks tailgate for the eclipse, witness ‘awe of God’," 21 Aug. 2017
The terms were as follows: First, the hot dogs would be cooked on a gas grill until well browned.

— julia moskin, New York Times, "We Taste-Tested 10 Hot Dogs. Here Are the Best.," 27 June 2017
This big red calls out for food partners such as beef, lamb and game, and if that meat was cooked on the grate and open flames of a grill, all the better.

— michael austin, chicagotribune.com, "Syrah is like a violin, and shiraz is like a fiddle (but sometimes not)," 20 June 2017
Pool hours will be 1 to 8 p.m. Burgers and hot dogsfrom the grill will be sold.

— christina hyder, Laurel Leader, "Summer vacation offers time for fun and volunteering [North Laurel/Savage]," 9 June 2017
Crumble cheese on top and grill, covered, just until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

— carla hall, Redbook, "3 Things You Can Do With Your New Favorite Vegetable, Celery," 2 June 2017
When dinner is done, pop off that removable grill dome for an instant fire pit.

— taysha murtaugh, Country Living, "This Tricked-Out Fire Pit Is the One Thing You Need for An Epic Backyard Bash," 2 June 2017
The two pickleball courts accompany two tennis courts, three handball/racquetball courts, two playgrounds, two picnic tables, a small grill, a multi-sport rebound wall and restrooms.

— andrew michaels, Columbia Flier, "Howard County's first outdoor pickleball courts open at Atholton Park in Columbia," 1 June 2017
According to the Maryland Lottery, warehouse items include designer purses, high-end electronics and outdoor grill sets, among other items.

— erika butler, The Aegis, "Edgewood couple to dash around Chicago warehouse, collecting as many items as possible," 19 May 2017

Origin and Etymology of grill

French gril, from Old French greil, from Latin craticulum — more at griddle

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First Known Use: 1685

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grill Synonyms

Synonyms

beanery, café (also cafe), caff [British], diner, eatery, restaurant

Related Words

cafeteria, lunch counter, luncheonette, lunchroom, snack bar; greasy spoon, hash house; chophouse, steak house; pizzeria; coffeehouse, coffee shop, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop [chiefly British]; bar, barroom, inn, tavern

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

GRILL Defined for English Language Learners

grill

verb

Definition of grill for English Language Learners

: to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire
: to fry or toast (something, such as a sandwich) on a hot surface
: to cook (food) directly over or under high heat

grill

noun

Definition of grill for English Language Learners

: a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
: a cooking device with a grill
: an electric device in which food is cooked between two hot surfaces

GRILL Defined for Kids

grill

verb \ ˈgril \

Definition of grill for Students

grilled; grilling

1 :to cook or be cooked on a frame of bars over fire

2 :to question intensely

grill

noun

Definition of grill for Students

1 :a frame of bars on which food is cooked over a fire

2 :a cooking device equipped with a frame of bars

a portable gas grill

3 :a dish of grilled or broiled food

a seafood grill

4 :a usually casual restaurant

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