variants
or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
especially
: an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile
2
: an opening covered with a grille
3
usually grill
: a set of metallic covers for the teeth
Examples of grille in a Sentence
The vent was covered with a grille.
The truck has a large metal grille at the front.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Still, a fan with a stable base and a wide, pet-safe grille can help improve airflow.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
The top panel features two additional grilles for the upward-firing height channel drivers.
—PC Magazine, 16 June 2025
The e-tron GT styling was freshened up for 2025, including elements like the grille and wheels.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for grille
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“Grille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grille. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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grille
noun
variants
or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
2
: an opening covered with a grille
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