grille

noun

variants or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
especially : an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile
2
: an opening covered with a grille
3
usually grill : a set of metallic covers for the teeth

Examples of grille in a Sentence

The vent was covered with a grille. The truck has a large metal grille at the front.
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However, the party starts far before the first pitch and often begins outside the ballpark with a grill and a cold drink. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025 George Foreman didn’t mind that younger generations knew him more for his culinary grill than his heavyweight boxing championship. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025 These also include a sushi restaurant, hibachi grill, American steakhouse, Mexican restaurant and Italian Onda by Scarpetta. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 And that hibachi grill is the largest teppanyaki restaurant in the Norwegian fleet, an indication of its popularity, now offering nine tables for large groups. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grille

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grille was in 1686

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“Grille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grille. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

grille

noun
variants or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
2
: an opening covered with a grille

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