: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
transitive verb
Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
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Regularly clean your laundry hamper to keep it fresh, functional, and free of hidden grime.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Wash away stacks of gunk, grime and sticky messes with ease.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Although these situations are likely inevitable, there’s a simple solution to help achieve a thorough clean without the back-breaking labor that’s usually involved with scrubbing away dirt, grime, and soap scum.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pick your favorite degreasing product or natural cleaning solution, but just make sure to regularly take steps to get rid of the grime—and don't forget to get under your removable stove burners.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
Wash away stacks of gunk, grime and sticky messes with ease.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Although these situations are likely inevitable, there’s a simple solution to help achieve a thorough clean without the back-breaking labor that’s usually involved with scrubbing away dirt, grime, and soap scum.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Pick your favorite degreasing product or natural cleaning solution, but just make sure to regularly take steps to get rid of the grime—and don't forget to get under your removable stove burners.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grime
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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grime
noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
verb
griminess
noun
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
grimy
adjective
ˈgrī-mē
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