grilled
Pronunciation: [ɡrɪld]
Word
Context: “cooking”
(verb) to cook food using heat from below, usually on a grill. This is a way to make tasty food like meat or vegetables. When food is grilled, it gets grill marks and a smoky flavor.
Example
We grilled burgers for the barbecue last weekend.
Example
We didn't grill any vegetables for dinner; instead, we just steamed them.
Example
Did you grill the chicken or bake it in the oven?
Context: “food preparation”
(adjective) describing food that has been cooked on a grill. When we say something is grilled, we mean it has been cooked with heat from below and usually tastes really good.
Example
I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich because I love the crispy edges.
Example
The salad was not grilled; it was fresh and cold.
Example
Is this fish grilled or fried?
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