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
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
Synonyms
Examples of grill in a Sentence
Verb
We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout.
Her parents grilled her when she came home late.
Noun
She put the hamburgers on the grill.
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
Recent Examples on the Web
Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2023
In March 2022, two of Pritzker appointees to the board, Jeff Mears and Eleanor Kaye Wilson, were rejected by the full Senate after getting grilled by Republicans before the Senate Executive Appointments Committee.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023
Best of all was the food, which ranged from tiger shrimp and Korean pear salad to A5 rib-eye slices and rib-eye cap grilled at the table to icy and spicy acorn noodles before sweet rice doughnuts for dessert.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
The Department of Justice is expected to grill Google’s senior leadership over its allegedly anticompetitive behavior.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2023
After some officials grilled the company on whether similar incidents could happen in Loudoun, Procopio said that Newport’s facilities are unlocked and clients come on a voluntary basis.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
Best Apples for Savory Dishes Although Golden Delicious apples are often overlooked, their mild flavor complements grilled cheese sandwiches, roasted proteins like pork and chicken, and green salads.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
My first stop was Brasa, where I was instructed to pick a protein and add three types of vegetables, which the chefs would grill in front of me.
—Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
When the taxi driver started grilling West on Irish politics and social issues, Brexit, Afghanistan, religion and Donald Trump, West tried to provide answers.
—Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
The grill pan was also better than many of its competitors at distributing and retaining heat.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
The grounds’ amenities include outdoor grills, cruiser bikes, a swimming pool, and fire pits.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
For three hours, kids could enjoy some fun and games, check out police and public works vehicles, tour the building and munch down on free hot dogs, chips and soda as officers manned the grills.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
The snowy, wooded scene shows a gaggle of droids standing around a grill with what looks to be cheese curds directly on the grates.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
The tableau — smokeless grills set in black tables arranged with kimchi and other salads — will be familiar to patrons of the increasing number of high-end Korean barbecues in Northern Virginia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Enjoy the view from the rear deck, which is large enough for an outdoor grill and dining space, or chat with neighbors from the front porch.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
Truth is, the juiciest, most flavorful chicken comes out of the oven, not off the grill.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
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Verb
These animal-style fries are the perfect addition to any summer barbecue burgers and grilled hot dogs.
—Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2023
In March 2022, two of Pritzker appointees to the board, Jeff Mears and Eleanor Kaye Wilson, were rejected by the full Senate after getting grilled by Republicans before the Senate Executive Appointments Committee.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023
Best of all was the food, which ranged from tiger shrimp and Korean pear salad to A5 rib-eye slices and rib-eye cap grilled at the table to icy and spicy acorn noodles before sweet rice doughnuts for dessert.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2023
The Department of Justice is expected to grill Google’s senior leadership over its allegedly anticompetitive behavior.
—Adi Robertson, The Verge, 12 Sep. 2023
After some officials grilled the company on whether similar incidents could happen in Loudoun, Procopio said that Newport’s facilities are unlocked and clients come on a voluntary basis.
—Teo Armus, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
Best Apples for Savory Dishes Although Golden Delicious apples are often overlooked, their mild flavor complements grilled cheese sandwiches, roasted proteins like pork and chicken, and green salads.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
My first stop was Brasa, where I was instructed to pick a protein and add three types of vegetables, which the chefs would grill in front of me.
—Zoe Glasser, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
When the taxi driver started grilling West on Irish politics and social issues, Brexit, Afghanistan, religion and Donald Trump, West tried to provide answers.
—Richard Grant, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
Noun
This plant is also highly flammable, so do not plant near a grill or other fire hazards.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
The grill pan was also better than many of its competitors at distributing and retaining heat.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
The grounds’ amenities include outdoor grills, cruiser bikes, a swimming pool, and fire pits.
—Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
For three hours, kids could enjoy some fun and games, check out police and public works vehicles, tour the building and munch down on free hot dogs, chips and soda as officers manned the grills.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
The snowy, wooded scene shows a gaggle of droids standing around a grill with what looks to be cheese curds directly on the grates.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
The tableau — smokeless grills set in black tables arranged with kimchi and other salads — will be familiar to patrons of the increasing number of high-end Korean barbecues in Northern Virginia.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Enjoy the view from the rear deck, which is large enough for an outdoor grill and dining space, or chat with neighbors from the front porch.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
Truth is, the juiciest, most flavorful chicken comes out of the oven, not off the grill.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
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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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