noun

Grits

Grits (noun) means a porridge made from coarsely ground corn, especially popular in the southern United States. Example: “She served shrimp over a bowl of buttery grits.”

noun

A porridge made from coarsely ground corn, especially popular in the southern United States.

"She served shrimp over a bowl of buttery grits."

How to use Grits

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA savory Southern US breakfast dish made from ground corn, similar to a thick corn porridge.

UK vs US

Grits are a distinctly American Southern staple, largely unknown by that name in the UK.

Common pairings

shrimp and grits a bowl of grits

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Etymology

See grit (Etymology 2, “hulled oats”).

Rhymes for Grits

its bits wits tits Kits shits Brits splits

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Grits” mean?

The word “Grits” means a porridge made from coarsely ground corn, especially popular in the southern United States. In plain terms, a savory Southern US breakfast dish made from ground corn, similar to a thick corn porridge.

How do you use “Grits” in a sentence?

Here is “Grits” used in a sentence: “She served shrimp over a bowl of buttery grits.”

What part of speech is “Grits”?

“Grits” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Grits?

"Grits" (noun) means a porridge made from coarsely ground corn, especially popular in the southern United States.