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Synonyms

grilled

British  
/ ɡrɪld /

adjective

  1. cooked on a grill or gridiron

  2. having a grille

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Example Sentences

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Girl, this is 2026, you don’t need to pay for allll that grilled shrimp!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

"I incorporated that into the appetisers so I'm doing grilled elk sliders, which I think is fun."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

They made do with no running water, and soon the smell of grilled fish wafted through the site.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I ask for a lunch pass to the library, too, so I don’t have to get grilled at our lunch table.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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