grille

noun

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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The sound is smooth and balanced, and the steel grille adds to the guitar amp design's flair. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 26 May 2025 This polished-aluminum and glass tower reminds us of a high-end speaker—complete with RGB fans peeking through the grille. & Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025 The signature Aston grille has grown nearly 40 percent (and now looks a bit like a Māori warrior), resulting in just about 30 percent more airflow. Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025 Clean the Grille Cover Open or remove the grille cover on the front of the AC unit, per the manufacturer’s instructions. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grille

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grille was in 1686

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“Grille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grille. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

grille

noun
variants or grill
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
2
: an opening covered with a grille

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