grill

verb \ ˈgril \

|Updated on: 19 Jun 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

This deal runs sitewide and includes all kinds of cool gadgets, home tools, style accessories, speakers, watches, fishing equipment, grilling tools and more.

— anna hecht, CNN Underscored, "Shop the eBay Father's Day flash sale for 20% off your entire purchase," 6 June 2018
Few things are better than grilling in the summer, but bad weather and a lack of space can often get in the way.

— popular mechanics editors, Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: Finding the Right Ladder," 30 May 2018
Registered paddlers will receive a commemorative T-shirt, grilled lunch with chips and drink and be eligible for prize drawings.

— joy davis, Aurora Beacon-News, "Registration still open for Canoe and Kayak Race on Fox River," 24 May 2018
The investigators all grilled him on his ties to various campaign officials and Russian oligarchs.

— garrett m. graff, WIRED, "Former Trump Campaign Aide: My Russia Ties Are Not Nefarious!," 25 May 2018
That’s one takeaway from one of today’s Congressional hearings, where Pruitt was grilled by lawmakers on his long list of ethical scandals.

— alessandra potenza, The Verge, "Scott Pruitt is even worse at yes-or-no questions than he is at following ethics rules," 26 Apr. 2018
Thompson and Whittaker grilled city budget officials about projected economic benefits.

— lily altavena, azcentral, "ASU proposal for downtown Mesa is projected to cost city $70M," 15 May 2018
Sautee up some of those greens, grill them or shred them into slaws or salads.

— amy gorin, NBC News, "9 delicious ways to cut down on food waste," 14 May 2018
In an interview with leading Hezbollah candidate Ali Ammar Sunday morning, a Lebanese journalist grilled him on corruption allegations against a political ally.

— washington post, BostonGlobe.com, "Lebanon votes, but few have hopes for change," 7 May 2018

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First Known Use of grill

1668

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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grill Synonyms

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

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

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but preliminary findings point to an unattended propane grill that caught fire and ignited the exterior siding of the residence in the 100 block of Rosehall Drive, the release said.

— yadira sanchez olson, Lake County News-Sun, "Fire damages Lake Zurich home," 28 May 2018
Flythe said her son bounced on a backyard trampoline and presided over the grill at the family's annual Mother's Day barbeque.

— ben finley, Fox News, "Police in Virginia fatally shoot suspect, 1 other in custody," 14 May 2018
Flythe said her son bounced on a backyard trampoline and presided over the grill at the family’s annual Mother’s Day barbeque.

— Washington Post, "Police in Virginia fatally shoot suspect, 1 other in custody," 14 May 2018
Then, in 1990, the bar launched a weekly steak night, cooking the steaks on an outdoor grill.

— todd a. price, NOLA.com, "Johnnie Schram, founder of Crazy Johnnie's steak house, dies at 76," 10 May 2018
Several outdoor barbecue grills are also available for guests to use during their stay.

— meghann finn sepulveda, azcentral, "Holiday Inn Club Vacations Scottsdale Resort is your home away from home this summer," 9 May 2018
So here are the 15 best reactions to McGee's hot playoff start that may or may not be related to his mouthguard - which many fans seem to believe is an actual grill.

— michelle r. martinelli, USA TODAY, "Best reactions to McGee's hot playoff start with gold 'grill'," 14 Apr. 2018
In restaurants, the spicy, sweet and meaty dish is usually served on the same tableside hot grill that it’s been cooked on.

— soon kang, charlotteobserver, "Olympic host region known for simple, heartwarming fare | Charlotte Observer," 20 Feb. 2018
Bulgogi is actually an umbrella term for two slightly different dishes that emerged: one that’s brothy, perhaps a callback to seoryamyeok, and another that’s roasted over a grill.

— rachel tepper paley, Smithsonian, "A Brief History of Bulgogi, Korea’s Most Delicious Export (Recipe)," 13 Feb. 2018

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

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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grill Synonyms

Synonyms

café (also cafe), diner, eatery, restaurant;

pizzeria;

coffeehouse, coffee shop, teahouse, tearoom;

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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