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grilling

GRIH-lihng

Grilling (noun) means the act of cooking food over direct heat. Example: “Grilling is his favorite way to cook in the summer.”

noun
1
The act of cooking food over direct heat.
"Grilling is his favorite way to cook in the summer."
2
An intense, aggressive round of questioning.
"She got a serious grilling from the board about the missing funds."
"After the grilling in the interview, he needed a coffee break."

How to use grilling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the activity of cooking on a grill, or getting hit with tough, relentless questions.

Common pairings
a tough grilling grilling season give someone a grilling

Word forms

grillings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grilling” mean?

The word “grilling” means the act of cooking food over direct heat. In plain terms, either the activity of cooking on a grill, or getting hit with tough, relentless questions.

How do you pronounce “grilling”?

“Grilling” is pronounced GRIH-lihng (/ˈɡɹɪlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grilling” in a sentence?

Here is “grilling” used in a sentence: “Grilling is his favorite way to cook in the summer.”

What part of speech is “grilling”?

“Grilling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “grilling” have?

“Grilling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of cooking food over direct heat.

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