English · Food & Drink
grilled
/ɡrɪld/
[/ɡrɪld/]
cooked over heat
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Grilled food has been cooked on metal bars over or under direct heat.
Example
He served grilled vegetables with charred edges and a drizzle of fragrant olive oil.
He served grilled vegetables with charred edges and a drizzle of fragrant olive oil.
Etymology
From 'grill', from French 'gril', from Latin 'craticula' (small gridiron).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes food cooked over direct heat, often outdoors on a barbecue.