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griddle

GRIH-duhl

Griddle (noun) means a flat metal surface used for cooking food like pancakes, eggs, or burgers. Example: “He flipped the pancakes on the hot griddle.”

noun
1
A flat metal surface used for cooking food like pancakes, eggs, or burgers.
"He flipped the pancakes on the hot griddle."
verb
1
To cook food on a griddle.
"She griddled the bacon until it was crisp."

How to use griddle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flat hot plate for frying or cooking food, or to cook something that way.

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Word forms

griddled past tense, griddles plural, griddles singular

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Etymology

From Old French greil, related to Latin crāticula — the same root that gives us "grill" and "grate."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “griddle” mean?

The word “griddle” means a flat metal surface used for cooking food like pancakes, eggs, or burgers. In plain terms, a flat hot plate for frying or cooking food, or to cook something that way.

How do you pronounce “griddle”?

“Griddle” is pronounced GRIH-duhl (/ˈɡɹɪdəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “griddle” in a sentence?

Here is “griddle” used in a sentence: “He flipped the pancakes on the hot griddle.”

What part of speech is “griddle”?

Depending on how it is used, “griddle” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “griddle” come from?

The word “griddle” comes from Latin. From Old French greil, related to Latin crāticula — the same root that gives us "grill" and "grate.".

How many meanings does “griddle” have?

“Griddle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat metal surface used for cooking food like pancakes, eggs, or burgers.

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