Definition of Grill
Quick Meaning of Grill
Cook meat or vegetables on a grate with heat below.
Detailed Definition of Grill
Cook on a grate over direct heat or flame.
How to Pronounce Grill
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: One syllable: GRILL.
Origin and Etymology of Grill
From French 'grille' (grating, grid), from Latin 'craticula' (small grate). Cooking method using grilled metal surface, popularized in 18th century.
How to Use Grill in a Sentence
Each example shows “grill” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“Grill the burgers outdoors on the barbecue.”
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“I grilled fish for lunch last week.”
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“They're grilling vegetables at the summer party.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of Grill
Common Synonyms for Grill
Smart Synonyms for Grill — When to Use Each
- barbecue
- outdoor cooking with smoke and charcoal
- roast
- cook in oven with surrounding heat
- broil
- cook with overhead heat from above
- sear
- cook quickly at high temperature
Common Collocations with Grill
These phrases pair with “grill” in everyday English:
- grill chicken
- grill fish
- grill vegetables
- summer grill
- backyard grill
Common Mistakes When Using Grill
Even fluent speakers slip up with “grill”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: grill in oven
- ✓ Correct: roast in oven
- Why: Grill is outdoor; roast is in oven.
- ✗ Wrong: She grill the meat.
- ✓ Correct: She grills the meat.
- Why: 3rd person -s.
- ✗ Wrong: grilling under the sun
- ✓ Correct: grilling over the flame
- Why: Grill needs heat source below.
Words Confused With Grill
- Grill vs Roast:
- Grill vs Broil:
- Grill vs Bake:
Other Forms of Grill
Frequently Asked Questions About Grill
What is the meaning of "Grill"?
Cook meat or vegetables on a grate with heat below.
How do you pronounce "Grill"?
The IPA is /ɡrɪl/. One syllable: GRILL.
What part of speech is "Grill"?
"Grill" is a verb at B1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "Grill"?
Common synonyms include barbecue, cook, sear.
How do you use "Grill" in a sentence?
For example: "Grill the burgers outdoors on the barbecue."