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griller

American  
[gril-er] / ˈgrɪl ər /

noun

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

  2. an appliance for grilling food.


Etymology

Origin of griller

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

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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

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

Armed with a fresh fish, the right tools and a little knowledge, Karmel and Zuccarello say, anyone can become proficient a griller.

From Washington Post Aug. 17, 2021

The griller is warmed, and the meat fastened in it.

From The Skilful Cook A Practical Manual of Modern Experience by Mary Harrison

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