Synonyms for

Grill

Verb / grɪl / Another word for grill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cook food on a metal frame over fire or hot coals

Synonyms & similar words

grillroom grille grillwork barbecue cookout roast broil charbroil sear fry saute pan-fry griddle brown toast heat warm sizzle smoke flame burn char scorch

Synonyms by register

Formal

interrogate question examine debrief

Informal

grill grill grill grill

Literary

roast sear

Antonyms

praise commend laud extol endorse approve

Common collocations

  • grill marks
  • grill cheese
  • grill chicken
  • grill steak
  • grill vegetables
  • grill master
  • outdoor grill
  • charcoal grill

Word family

noun grill
verb grill
adjective grilling

Usage note

The verb 'grill' can mean to cook food over direct heat or to question someone intensely. The informal synonyms are intentionally repeated as 'grill' is the most common term in casual speech for both meanings.

Example sentences

  1. I am going to grill some chicken for lunch.
  2. Let's grill some vegetables for the salad.
  3. He loves to grill burgers on the weekends.
  4. She used to grill seafood for her family.
  5. The restaurant will grill the steak to your liking.

Quotes

  • As a chef, I always cook over a grill because it gives that perfect taste that you cannot get from any other cooking method.
  • Grilling is not just a cooking method, it's an art form.
  • Nothing beats the taste of freshly grilled meat on a summer day.

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