grilled
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
"I incorporated that into the appetisers so I'm doing grilled elk sliders, which I think is fun."
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
I ordered a fat carne asada burrito that came with two delicious salsas and a grilled jalapeño.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
I have friends who choke down Greek yogurt by the bucketful, who eat handfuls of grilled chicken at a time, who dead lift their own body weight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
We stop at a diner for buttery grilled cheese sandwiches, and then we follow it up with ice cream before returning to Caitlin’s.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.