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

Reynolds also alleged that an aftermarket grille guard installed by Northwest Automotive Warehouse interfered with the F-250’s pedestrian-detection system. — Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

The richness of the finish are highlighted by a contrasting Inky Black or Scottish White roof and the Dark Exterior Pack, which includes matte-black grille, side plates, and roof rails. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

The soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speakers come in an unobtrusive Titan Black finish with metal grilles across the front and top. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Bentley The front end is reminiscent of stately Bentleys from the early 2000s, like the Continental T and the Arnage with the signature prominent grille. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

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