grout

noun

\ ˈgrau̇t

Definition of grout

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : thin mortar used for filling spaces (such as the joints in masonry) also : any of various other materials (such as a mixture of cement and water or chemicals that solidify) used for a similar purpose

b : plaster

2 : lees

grout

verb

grouted; grouting; grouts

Definition of grout (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : to fill up or finish with grout

2 : to fix in place by means of grout grout a bolt into a wall

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Examples of grout in a Sentence

Verb

I need to grout the bathroom tiles.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The Energy Department already is planning to use the grout, along with surface barriers, to seal 16 tanks that have been largely emptied of radioactive wastes but still have some leftovers in their bottoms. — Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, "New Trump administration rule intensifies clash over future of Hanford cleanup," 5 June 2019 Many of them spread black tile grout on their faces for camouflage. — Ben C. Solomon, New York Times, "‘These Forests Are the Lungs of the Country’: Thai Rangers Guard Precious Rosewood," 21 June 2019 Caruso dives with relish into nitty details like the texture of tile grout, and that attention shows in the Miramar’s finishes, which exude grandeur but hide any sense of newness. — Christina Binkley, latimes.com, "The Miramar Beach hotel in Montecito opens with a splash," 10 June 2019 Its abrasive texture is perfect for scrubbing things that can be hard to clean, like grout or a dirty oven. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "11 Surprising Ways to Use Your Baking Soda," 6 Mar. 2019 White tiles with black grout and sculptural palm trees never looked so good. — Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, "Solange's Saint Heron Is Working On A Collab With Ikea — & We've Got A Preview," 6 June 2019 Anywhere there's grout or tiling, baking soda can come in handy. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "11 Surprising Ways to Use Your Baking Soda," 6 Mar. 2019 Bathroom Grout To clean yucky grout, put on rubber gloves and eye protection. — Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in the Mustiest Corners of Your House," 6 Feb. 2019 To remove odor, make a thick paste with water and baking soda, rub into the grout, and wipe once dry. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of That Cat Pee Smell on Carpets, Wood, and Upholstery," 17 Dec. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Another group spent several days applying and grouting the tiles, a difficult job since some had warped in firing. — Mary Schneidau Sullivan, baltimoresun.com, "Laurel Arts Council creates projects people can live with," 7 June 2019 After grouting, clean the backsplash with a wet sponge, which helps press the grout fully into the joint and sets clean lines between tiles. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash," 26 Apr. 2019 Any joint or edge where the tile meets another surface like the countertop should be caulked, not grouted. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "Your Quick and Dirty Guide to Tiling a Kitchen Backsplash," 26 Apr. 2019 This gray-washed style doesn’t steal the spotlight from the large hexagonal tiles on the wall above the bath tub, grouted in charcoal gray to draw attention to their groovy outline. — Joanna Linberg, Sunset, "10 Ideas for Decorating with Tile," 22 Jan. 2018 Over time, the water corrodes the system, rusting and rotting its infrastructure — and yet sealing and grouting these leaks often requires rerouting service on lines, further frustrating riders. — Jonathan Mahler, New York Times, "The Case for the Subway," 3 Jan. 2018 The cinder block walls have been haphazardly grouted. — Rebecca Collard, New York Times, "They Lost Their Country. Then a Fire Robbed Them of Even More.," 10 Dec. 2017 Stones are individually laid on a substrate of mortar and grouted with the same material. — Josh Garskof, ELLE Decor, "The Pretenders," 5 July 2012 Victor Salgado, who makes $10.75 per hour with no benefits doing maintenance at an aerosol company and spent three years before that grouting floors, said he was attracted by the promise of an upgrade in pay and benefits. — Noam Scheiber And Nick Wingfield, New York Times, "Amazon’s Jobs Fair Sends Clear Message: Now Hiring Thousands," 2 Aug. 2017

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