Synonyms of grills

grills 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grill

1

as in interrogates

to put a series of questions to

police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• questions
• examines
• pumps
• quizzes
• catechizes
• queries
• sweats
• picks the brains of
• gives the third degree to
• debriefs
• cross-examines
• canvasses
• cross-questions
• annoys
• harasses
• hounds
• pesters
• polls

2

as in asks

to put a question or questions to

grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• questions
• interrogates
• quizzes
• inquires (of)
• queries
• pumps
• catechizes
• cross-questions
• surveys
• examines
• bombards
• cross-examines
• polls
• besieges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responds
• answers
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• retorts
• avoids
• comments
• rejoins
• ducks

grills

2 of 2

noun

plural of grill

as in restaurants

a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises

headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger

Synonyms & Similar Words

• restaurants
• diners
• cafés
• eateries
• cafeterias
• caffs
• beaneries
• lunch counters
• snack bars
• taverns
• lunchrooms
• luncheonettes
• steak houses
• coffee shops
• pizzerias
• hash houses
• inns
• teahouses
• coffeehouses
• tea shops
• bars
• greasy spoons
• barrooms
• chophouses
• tearooms
• estaminets

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grills

Verb

Store grills inside a garage or shed. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026

During my sailing, the chefs did open-air barbecues on two nights, working with Big Green Egg grills on the top deck, grilling fresh Atlantic prawns and tender steaks, and also cracking open fresh oysters. —Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026

Gas grills This Weber Spirit E-325 propane gas grill features a powerful Sear Zone with Boost Burners, Snap-Jet Ignition, precise temperature control, fold-down side tables and compatibility with Weber Works accessories for a customizable grilling setup. —ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026

Do not use generators or grills inside. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026

Use space heaters safely, and never operate generators or grills indoors. —Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026

Do not use generators or grills inside. —Brandi D. Addison, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026

Yoo Man-su (Lee Byung-hun) happily grills eels for his family on a lovely summer day. —Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025

This Chapman Highway landmark, a staple for almost 50 years in Knoxville, grills a good steak. —Liz Schubauer, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025

Noun

The jeweler has previously designed grills for the Grammy winner. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Speaker or Fan Grills Speaker and fan grills often attract dust but can be difficult to clean without risking damage. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

No drones, grills or horses of your own. —Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026

Move outdoor furniture, grills and décor away from the house. —Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Move outdoor furniture, grills and décor out of the spray zone. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026

Move outdoor furniture, grills and décor well out of range. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026

Remember the old Pashas with the grills over top? —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026

The broader property will fully open later this summer and will feature a swimming pool and hot tub, pickleball courts, a gym, bathhouse facilities, outdoor barbecue grills, firepits, shaded cabanas, and a dog park. —Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026