grille

noun

ˈgril 

variants or grill

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

especially : an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile

2

: an opening covered with a grille

3

usually grill : a set of metallic covers for the teeth

Examples of grille in a Sentence

The vent was covered with a grille.

The truck has a large metal grille at the front.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bullets struck the semi’s grille, right front fender, the right tire. —Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025

Ars Video Jonathan Gitlin That round thing in the grille is a night vision camera. —ArsTechnica, 13 May 2025

If the grille cover can be removed from the unit, rinse it under cool running water to dislodge dust, hair, and other debris, or submerge it in soapy water, using a soft-bristle brush, sponge, or dishcloth to clean between the vent slats. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025

Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG The color Race Gold festoons the outline of the radiator grille and front fenders, among other elements of the car. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grille

• bill
• brill
• chill
• drill
• fil
• fill
• frill
• gill
• grill
• jill
• kill
• krill

Kids Definition

grille

noun

variants or grill

ˈgril 

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

2

: an opening covered with a grille