grilled; grilling; grills
1
: to broil on a grill
also
: to fry or toast on a griddle
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question intensely
the police grilled the suspect
griller
noun
1
: a cooking utensil of parallel bars on which food is exposed to heat (as from charcoal or electricity)
2
: food that is broiled usually on a grill compare mixed grill
3
: a usually informal restaurant or dining room
Synonyms
Examples of grill in a Sentence
Verb
We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout.
Her parents grilled her when she came home late.
Noun
She put the hamburgers on the grill.
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
Recent Examples on the Web
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Remember the day your dad grilled up that perfect chicken on his Weber in the backyard?
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Late last year, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT appeared before Congress and were grilled about their handling of antisemitism on their respective campuses.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2024
In January 2024, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee also grilled Chew in a hearing on child online safety.
—Aynne Kokas, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2024
Stuffed with spinach, green tomatoes, grilled crookneck squash and ricotta, it was surrounded by a tart tomato coulis and baked to a crispy top.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The numbers, some of which have not previously been disclosed, come on the heels of the January hearing where senators grilled social media executives about child safety issues.
—Ben Goggin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Add vegetables or proteins as desired to this salad, including radishes, cucumbers, avocados, grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The three-course menu features quiche Lorraine, salmon, lamb chops, beef filets, Berkshire ham, grilled chicken and French toast.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2024
Roast, grill, or sauté radishes with olive oil and garlic.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Cooking pizza on the grill is one of the easiest ways to get a restaurant-quality pie at home.
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Suitable in the oven or over a grill, stove, and even a campfire, the pre-seasoned skillet retains and evenly distributes heat to do everything from sear steaks to bake fluffy cakes.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Close by are a barbecue grill and an outdoor kitchen.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
TownePlace Suites and grill expert work together Celebrating its 500th hotel opening, Marriott Bonvoy’s TownePlace Suites brand partnered with TikTok grilling expert Darryl Postelnick to design an at-home kit that can help create the perfect barbecue.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The new restaurant will include a kebab grill to cook marinated meats and vegetables from Patel’s Homestead farm — and a ventanita from which to order them.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Vegetarian options: Guacamole, seasonal s’mores roasted on tabletop grills or (possibly) the soup of the day.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Verb
Jennifer Crumbley also took the stand in her own defense, and was grilled by prosecutors over her extramarital affairs and relationship with her son.
ABC News' Whitney Lloyd contributed to this report.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
Remember the day your dad grilled up that perfect chicken on his Weber in the backyard?
—The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
Late last year, the presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT appeared before Congress and were grilled about their handling of antisemitism on their respective campuses.
—Emma Colton, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2024
In January 2024, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee also grilled Chew in a hearing on child online safety.
—Aynne Kokas, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2024
Stuffed with spinach, green tomatoes, grilled crookneck squash and ricotta, it was surrounded by a tart tomato coulis and baked to a crispy top.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
The numbers, some of which have not previously been disclosed, come on the heels of the January hearing where senators grilled social media executives about child safety issues.
—Ben Goggin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2024
Add vegetables or proteins as desired to this salad, including radishes, cucumbers, avocados, grilled chicken, fish, or steak.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
The three-course menu features quiche Lorraine, salmon, lamb chops, beef filets, Berkshire ham, grilled chicken and French toast.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Beautiful outdoor pavilion with grill and fire pit.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2024
Roast, grill, or sauté radishes with olive oil and garlic.
—Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
Cooking pizza on the grill is one of the easiest ways to get a restaurant-quality pie at home.
—Tejal Rao, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Suitable in the oven or over a grill, stove, and even a campfire, the pre-seasoned skillet retains and evenly distributes heat to do everything from sear steaks to bake fluffy cakes.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Close by are a barbecue grill and an outdoor kitchen.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
TownePlace Suites and grill expert work together Celebrating its 500th hotel opening, Marriott Bonvoy’s TownePlace Suites brand partnered with TikTok grilling expert Darryl Postelnick to design an at-home kit that can help create the perfect barbecue.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The new restaurant will include a kebab grill to cook marinated meats and vegetables from Patel’s Homestead farm — and a ventanita from which to order them.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
Vegetarian options: Guacamole, seasonal s’mores roasted on tabletop grills or (possibly) the soup of the day.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
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grill
1 of 2 verb1
: to broil on a grill
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question with repeated questions
grill
2 of 2 noun1
: a grate on which food is broiled
2
: broiled food
3
: a restaurant that serves broiled foods
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