grilled

The word “grilled” means cooked on a grill, typically over direct heat. In plain terms, describes food cooked on a grill, giving it those charred lines and smoky flavor.

“Grilled” is pronounced grihld (/ɡɹɪld/ in IPA).

Here is “grilled” used in a sentence: “We ordered the grilled salmon with lemon butter.”

“Grilled” is an adjective.

“Grilled” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

Grilled food is cooked directly over heat, usually on a rack of metal bars, letting fat drip away and producing a charred surface. Fried food is cooked in oil, which adds fat rather than removing it, giving a different texture and flavor.

Grilled describes cooking directly over a heat source such as an open flame or hot coals, typically outdoors. Roasted usually means cooking with dry heat inside an oven, surrounding the food rather than exposing it to direct flame from below.

Grilled food is often considered lighter than fried food because excess fat drips away during cooking rather than being absorbed. However, healthiness also depends on the ingredients used, marinades, and how long or how hot the food is cooked.