mixed grill

American

noun

an assortment of several kinds of broiled or grilled meats, and usually vegetables, served together, as a lamb chop, a pork sausage, a piece of liver, grilled tomatoes, and mushrooms.

mixed grill British

noun

a dish made of several kinds of grilled meats, often served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms

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Etymology

Origin of mixed grill

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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He served an Indian-style meal, with a mixed grill and a variety of curries, and no alcohol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"Afghan food is slept on. Afghanistan food is unbelievable, their mixed grill is mad."

From BBC • May 8, 2022

When our group ordered a few appetizers and antojitos to precede the Parrillada, a massive mixed grill, he gently expressed concern that it would be too much food.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2018

The Goffle Road Poultry Farm in Wyckoff, N.J., provides much of the poultry, including the excellent chicken sausage on the mixed grill plate.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2014

Likewise, a chunk of melting or toasting cheese is essential in the Fritto Misto, the finest mixed grill we know, and it's served up as a separate tidbit with the meats.

From The Complete Book of Cheese by Brown, Robert Carlton

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