grille

noun

ˈgril 

variants or grill

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

especially : an ornamental one at the front end of an automobile

2

: an opening covered with a grille

3

usually grill : a set of metallic covers for the teeth

Examples of grille in a Sentence

The vent was covered with a grille.

The truck has a large metal grille at the front.

Recent Examples on the Web

The speaker’s stylish retro design provides further appeal, with a chunky foam grille reminiscent of JBL’s ’70s audiophile designs and real knobs for EQ and volume. —Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

There are two speaker grilles, a USB-C port, and a power button that doubles as a fingerprint scanner. —Ben Sin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

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In addition, Royal Enfield will also provide a wide range of accessories, including more scrambler-specific components like a headlight grille and a sump guard, as well as standard equipment like touring mirrors and a touring seat. —New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French grille, from Old French graille, from Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grille

noun

variants or grill

ˈgril 

1

: a grating forming a barrier or screen

2

: an opening covered with a grille