: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
transitive verb
Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
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Repeat the spraying and cleaning steps until all grime has been wiped away and there are no more visible streaks.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Actor and comedian Andy Richter appeared when Dust Bunny rid himself of the grime and popped off his disguise.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
It had been covered in a layer of grime, which was likely caused by both cigar and fireplace smoke.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
How to Clean a Vinyl Fence with a Pressure Washer
Pressure washing a vinyl fence can be an effective method to remove stains and dislodge stuck-on grime.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Actor and comedian Andy Richter appeared when Dust Bunny rid himself of the grime and popped off his disguise.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
It had been covered in a layer of grime, which was likely caused by both cigar and fireplace smoke.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
How to Clean a Vinyl Fence with a Pressure Washer
Pressure washing a vinyl fence can be an effective method to remove stains and dislodge stuck-on grime.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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grime
noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
verb
griminess
noun
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
grimy
adjective
ˈgrī-mē
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