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

Example Sentences

The vent was covered with a grille.

The truck has a large metal grille at the front.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the tradition of past Sonus Faber Homage series loudspeakers, the grilles are effectively transparent and comprised only of narrowly spaced, parallel black strings, a novel solution to discourage probing fingers and a wonderful allusion to the precious violins that inspired the speaker’s design. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 May 2023

From the front, the 2024 Seltos doesn't look much different, although the grille is wider, the headlights are altered, and there's some beefier-looking trim at the bottom. —Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 18 May 2023

Crafting a Bold and Distinctive Presence The GV60's exterior showcases Genesis' design philosophy, incorporating styling elements from its other models while simultaneously distinguishing itself with a slimmer lower grille and the distinctive Two Lines graphic down its sides. —Kyle Edward, Forbes, 6 May 2023

With stem-to-stern matte black paint, razor-thin headlights, and an oversized grille and tires, the car has serious presence. —Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 May 2022

Read the full story The front end of the 2024 Nautilus features a bigger grille and a more chiseled bumper design. —Car and Driver, 18 Apr. 2023

Luxury looks in the $20Ks The striking exterior design incorporates several touches from the popular Buick Wildcat concept vehicle, including a shark-like nose, trapezoidal grille and the brand’s new tri-shield badge. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2023

In this case, because budgets were tight, the Hornet wears a Dodge front grille and the badging all says Dodge, but everything is otherwise mechanically identical to the Tonale, as is the bodywork. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023

Active grille shutters open to cool systems when needed or close to reduce drag. —IEEE Spectrum, 22 Apr. 2023

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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

Kids Definition

grille

noun

variants or grill

ˈgril 

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

2

: an opening covered with a grille