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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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Brushed with mayonnaise, the cobs develop a rich and smoky flavor from the grill while a sprinkling of cotija cheese adds a touch of tanginess.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In that role, Renner took an active part in blocking Santa Ono from becoming the University of Florida’s president, with Renner grilling Ono on his views on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
In October 2023, US Army reservist Robert Card opened fire at a Lewiston bowling alley and bar and grill, killing 18 people.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Brushed with mayonnaise, the cobs develop a rich and smoky flavor from the grill while a sprinkling of cotija cheese adds a touch of tanginess.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grill. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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