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
see also in the grease
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
see also grease the hand of
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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Noun
Metal grease filters can be soaked in either hot, soapy water or a baking soda mixture, while the exterior can be wiped down with a soft cloth and either mild detergent or a vinegar solution.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
How To Clean Linoleum Floors With Vinegar Vinegar is effective at cleaning floors and disinfecting them, but for more cleaning power, add a few squirts of dish soap to the mix, which works well at removing grease and grime from floors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Apply the paste to grease stains and let the paste sit for a couple of minutes.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Generously grease a baking dish with oil.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grease. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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