grille

noun

ˈgril 

variants or grill

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

especially : an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile

2

: an opening covered with a grille

3

usually grill : a set of metallic covers for the teeth

Examples of grille in a Sentence

The vent was covered with a grille.

The truck has a large metal grille at the front.

Recent Examples on the Web

For many of us, the model is the quintessential American pony car, whether dressed as a Ford, a Shelby, a Roush, or whichever ’Stang is on its grille. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 June 2024

Up higher, the Rally nose has a different grille insert with a pair of inset fog lights, while out back, a chunky, ornate wing hangs off the top of the rear hatch. —Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024

The restaurant uses a Mexican grille model, think Chipotle, for serving it’s bowls and platters with rice and classic Indian dishes in masala sauces. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2024

One example: The rig’s imposing front grille was originally conceived with vertical slats. —Gabe Cohn, New York Times, 31 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grille

noun

variants or grill

ˈgril 

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

2

: an opening covered with a grille