grille

noun

ˈgril How to pronounce grille (audio)
variants or grill
Synonyms of grille
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 2-pound feline was stuck behind the grille of a hot vehicle at a coffee shop. — Sydney Page, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 There are a total of 84 LED beads on that sizable front grille. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 There’s also plenty of Shelby branding, including on the new grille, along with leather seats and billet racing pedals inside the vehicle. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The dealership that prepared the vehicle for sale matters more than the badge on the grille. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 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

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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 9 Aug. 2026.

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grille

noun
variants or grill
ˈgril How to pronounce grille (audio)
1
: a grating forming a barrier or screen
2
: an opening covered with a grille

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