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US/ɡrɪl/
UK/ɡrɪl/
to cook food over a fire or under strong direct heat
In context
In Hanoi, the pork for bun cha is grilled over hot charcoal.
Grill the fish for about four minutes on each side.
We grilled corn and squid on the beach until late at night.
Words that go with grill
verb + noun
- grill meatThey grill meat on the street outside the restaurant.
- grill fishMy uncle likes to grill fish wrapped in banana leaves.
verb + preposition
- grill over charcoalThe chicken is marinated, then grilled over charcoal.
- grill on a barbecueWe grilled sausages on a barbecue in the garden.
adverb + verb
- lightly grillLightly grill the bread and rub it with garlic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We baked meat on the barbecue.Correct: We grilled meat on the barbecue.