: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
transitive verb
Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
Recent Examples on the Web
The battery is rated for up to 40 minutes of run time in between charges, and whole-machine HEPA filtration keeps the grime from getting back into your air.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Try The Miracle All-Purpose Cleaning Paste for grime on ovens, pans, and bathtubs.
—Anna Kasper, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Dirty filters can also be places for grime, bacteria, mildew and mold to collect and then spread through the house.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2024
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
Try The Miracle All-Purpose Cleaning Paste for grime on ovens, pans, and bathtubs.
—Anna Kasper, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Dirty filters can also be places for grime, bacteria, mildew and mold to collect and then spread through the house.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for grime
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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grime
noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
verb
griminess
noun
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
grimy
adjective
ˈgrī-mē
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