Grilled
ɡrɪld
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cook food by exposing it to direct heat, often on a grill.
ɡrɪld
To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill.
She grilled vegetables for dinner.
💡 Simply: It means cooking something over an open flame or using a grill. Think about cooking burgers or hot dogs at a barbecue!
👶 For kids: To cook food over fire using a metal grate.
More Examples
They grilled the chicken until it was golden brown.
We are going to grill some hamburgers for the party.
How It's Used
"He grilled the steak to perfection."
"The chef grilled the salmon with lemon and herbs."
Cooked by grilling.
ɡrɪld
Having been cooked on a grill.
I ate a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch.
💡 Simply: When something is 'grilled,' it means it's already cooked on a grill. Like a grilled cheese sandwich!
👶 For kids: Something that's cooked on a grill.
More Examples
The restaurant offered grilled vegetables as a side.
The grilled steak was delicious.
How It's Used
"We ordered grilled chicken sandwiches."
"The menu featured grilled fish."
From Middle English 'grillen', likely derived from the Old French word 'griller' meaning 'to broil or grill' which possibly comes from the word 'gril', referring to a gridiron or grate.
The word 'grilled' has been used in its current context since the late 17th century, evolving from the earlier verb 'grill'.
Memory tip
Imagine a hot gridiron, the food sizzles as it 'grilled'.