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grill

Pronunciation: [ɡrɪl]

Word

Learn how to use grill in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to cook food over a fire or on a special metal grid. When you grill, you make delicious food like hamburgers or vegetables by using heat from below.

Example

We grilled burgers at the picnic yesterday, and everyone loved them.

Example

She didn't grill the chicken long enough, so it was still raw inside.

Example

Do you want to grill some hot dogs for lunch?

Context: “cooking”

(noun) the special equipment or appliance used to cook food by fire or heat from below. A grill can be an outdoor tool or a part of a stove.

Example

We bought a new grill for our backyard and can't wait to use it.

Example

The grill is broken, so we can't cook outside.

Example

What type of grill do you think is best for barbecues?

Context: “questioning”

(verb) to ask someone many questions in a tough or aggressive way. When you grill someone, you want to find out the truth, sometimes making them feel uncomfortable.

Example

The detective grilled the suspect for hours until he finally confessed.

Example

She didn’t grill her friend too hard because she wanted to be kind.

Example

Did they grill you about your plans for the summer?

How to pronounce grill

Pronunciation: [ɡrɪl]

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