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griller

American  
[gril-er] / ˈgrɪl ər /

noun

  1. a person who grills grill food, especially as a cook in a restaurant.

  2. an appliance for grilling grill food.


Etymology

Origin of griller

First recorded in 1865–70; grill 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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So your giftee is a gourmand, a big-league griller, a hot-sauce head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

This time of year, everyone asks me how they can become a better griller.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

If I would be honest, my wife was the griller in the family at the time.

From The Verge • Jul. 4, 2022

And while I’m not an avid griller — I typically leave that up to my husband — I am bringing you this incredibly easy, absolutely delicious grilled shrimp recipe.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2022

"Now, what's the good in arguing if it's a griller or a yourang-gatang?" he demanded, in a nasal whine.

From The Vanity Girl by MacKenzie, Compton