grilled; grilling; grills
Synonyms of grillnext

transitive verb

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

grill

2 of 3

noun (1)

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

griller

3 of 3

noun (2)

grill·​er
ˈgrilə(r)
plural -s
: one that grills
usually : a device for broiling : grill entry 2

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 (1) She put the hamburgers on the grill. headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Verb
The tender lamb kebab and grilled chicken skewers are also great options. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 At the civil trial in Burbank, just months after the criminal acquittal, Dubin grilled the 72-year-old actor on the stand for seven days. Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Noun
Fortland does provide cooking basics such as propane grills, burners, pots and pans, utensils, and bowls. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 There’s no need to worry about outdoor outlets, as the Jackery Explorer 1500 can power such outdoor appliances as electric grills and pizza ovens, mini-fridges, ice makers, also power tools. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grill

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

French gril, from Old French greil, from Latin craticulum — more at griddle entry 1

and Noun (2)

First Known Use

Verb

1672, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1685, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grill was in 1672

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Cite this Entry

“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grill. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: to broil on a grill
2
a
: to torment as if by broiling
b
: to question with repeated questions

grill

2 of 2 noun
1
: a grate on which food is broiled
2
: broiled food
3
: a restaurant that serves broiled foods

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