1
a
: rendered animal fat
b
: oily matter
c
: a thick lubricant
2
: wool as it comes from the sheep retaining the natural oils or fats
greased; greasing
1
: to smear or daub with grease
2
: to lubricate with grease
3
: to soil with grease
4
: to hasten the process or progress of
also
: facilitate
Examples of grease in a Sentence
Verb
Grease the pan before you put the cake batter in.
make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
While your filter dries, wipe down the hood with a cloth to remove grease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
With a shiny, almost mirror-like glaze, and tender ultra-moist crumb, this recipe is well worth the pain of greasing every nook and cranny of a Bundt pan to make.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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Noun
To clean your stainless steel pan after a night of cooking, simply pour off the excess grease or oil, then clean the pan with warm water and dish soap, using a sponge (our favorite is this Skura style sponge), moving in a continuous circular motion across the cooking surface.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
While your filter dries, wipe down the hood with a cloth to remove grease.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
With a shiny, almost mirror-like glaze, and tender ultra-moist crumb, this recipe is well worth the pain of greasing every nook and cranny of a Bundt pan to make.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grease. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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