: 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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According to the spokesperson, the inspector found grime built up on equipment and utensils and numerous dead and live roaches in the facility.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Blinds with heavier, more stubborn dirt and grime will need more work to remove all particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
View gallery - 4 images Literally shining a new light on aircraft maintenance, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is using a new laser tool to remove paint, grime, and corrosion from vintage airplanes in days instead of months and with much less hazard to health.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Steamers use high-temperature steam to soften grime, dissolve grease, kill bacteria and allergens, and remove odors.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025
Blinds with heavier, more stubborn dirt and grime will need more work to remove all particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
View gallery - 4 images Literally shining a new light on aircraft maintenance, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is using a new laser tool to remove paint, grime, and corrosion from vintage airplanes in days instead of months and with much less hazard to health.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2025
Steamers use high-temperature steam to soften grime, dissolve grease, kill bacteria and allergens, and remove odors.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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