: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
This mix of soap, water minerals, and grime can cling to anything from shower curtains to tubs, doors, and tiling.
—
Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Gloves and Mittens Winter gloves and mittens can collect plenty of dirt and grime.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Lemon juice can also work well for deodorizing and cutting through grime.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Wipe each section with a microfiber towel before the grime cools and resets.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grime
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Gloves and Mittens Winter gloves and mittens can collect plenty of dirt and grime.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Lemon juice can also work well for deodorizing and cutting through grime.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Wipe each section with a microfiber towel before the grime cools and resets.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grime
Cite this Entry
“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
