noun
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- grillings
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for grilling
willing
killing
filling
milling
billing
chilling
drilling
spilling
trilling
Shilling
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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.
