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 front of each speaker is fitted with a metal grille that has a fine mesh pattern. —PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024

We’re particularly intrigued by the front fascia which has a concave section that suggests the division’s trademark Panamerican grille could be in line for a radical reimagining. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024

Hyundai's first images of the new Palisade reveal it as having a new, bold grille flanked by LED headlights. —Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024

And inside, the store’s design hearkens to some of the traditional images of Hong Kong; the metal grille that covers the columns is a reference to the Chinese city’s ubiquitous bamboo scaffolding. —Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 1 Dec. 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