griddle

noun

grid·​dle ˈgri-dᵊl How to pronounce griddle (audio)
: a flat stone or metal surface on which food is baked or fried

Examples of griddle in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English gredil gridiron, from Anglo-French greil, gredile, from Latin craticulum, diminutive of cratis wickerwork — more at hurdle

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of griddle was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Griddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/griddle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

griddle

noun
grid·​dle ˈgrid-ᵊl How to pronounce griddle (audio)
: a flat surface or pan on which food is cooked

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