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
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
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Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In both hearings, Kennedy was grilled about the rationale for eliminating much of the federal agency, which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Will Stone, NPR, 14 May 2025
Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
If the grill cover cannot be removed, use a handheld vacuum, a vacuum fitted with a dusting attachment, or a microfiber cloth to dust the surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Verb
Those looking to lessen their exposure to seed oils while dining out can order grilled, roasted, or steamed dishes, which are less likely to be cooked with those oils.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In both hearings, Kennedy was grilled about the rationale for eliminating much of the federal agency, which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Will Stone, NPR, 14 May 2025
Noun
Learn how to whip up your own basil-blueberry limeade for grill outs, cookouts, showers, and more.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
If the grill cover cannot be removed, use a handheld vacuum, a vacuum fitted with a dusting attachment, or a microfiber cloth to dust the surface.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grill
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grill. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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