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grilling Meaning & Definition

/ˈɡɹɪlɪŋ/

What Does Grilling Mean?

Grilling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of grill. As a noun, it means A thorough interrogation.

Grilling in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈɡɹɪlɪŋ/
Synonymsbroil and broiling
Pluralgrillings

Grilling Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of grill

Grilling as a Noun

  1. A thorough interrogation.

    The minister faced a grilling over her handling of the situation.

  2. The act or process of grilling, or broiling.

Synonyms of Grilling

Grilling synonyms and antonyms →

Grilling in a Sentence

The minister faced a grilling over her handling of the situation.

Word Forms & Grammar

grilling

grilling (plural grillings)

Words That Rhyme With Grilling

Common Questions About Grilling

Is grilling a verb or a noun?

Grilling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for grilling?

Words with a similar meaning to grilling include broil and broiling. See the full list of grilling synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of grilling?

The plural of grilling is grillings.

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