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

The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is getting a slew of significant upgrades, including more ride height, more aggressive fender flares, and some cute amber running lights above the grille. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 9 Sep. 2026

Behind the plaque, in a large irregular recess set with a metal grille, there was an inscription with names. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026

The package skips any form of standard or optional kitchen unit but does include a full set of blackout blinds and ventilation grilles for the front windows meant to increase airflow and cut out condensation when sleeping inside. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

These include rear seats that can be converted into a comfortable bed with room for two adults, ventilation grilles in the back, and blackout window curtains. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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