: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
transitive verb
Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
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Use a soft rag, first dry and then damp, to remove loose dust and grime.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
What Would Ease His Belly Pain? ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 4: Seattle Slew
Use a soft rag, first dry and then damp, to remove loose dust and grime.
—Clark Hodgin, New York Times, 2 May 2025
For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
The balm-to-oil formula effortlessly melts waterproof makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grime
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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grime
noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
verb
griminess
noun
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
grimy
adjective
ˈgrī-mē
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