grilled
Britishadjective
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cooked on a grill or gridiron
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having a grille
Example Sentences
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We would loiter, mostly, and eat the shredded beef nachos that I still think about to this day while the plastic of our high-top Converse grilled on the scalding asphalt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Schulman said he had been seeing “a consistent trade into premium proteins,” like pomegranate-glazed salmon or grilled steak, regardless of income bracket.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
If I don't qualify then I'm going to get grilled and if I do, I'll get grilled anyway.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
To make a bottle of elderflower liqueur go farther, add a splash or two to fruit desserts like strawberries or grilled stone fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
“It’s okay, Grandma! I know how to make ramen with an egg. And I can make us grilled cheese sandwiches. But best of all, I can order food on my phone!”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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