: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
It's added to some of your favorite cleansing products to cut through dirt and grime on countertops, tiles, and fixtures.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Always apply primer with (clean!) fingers so that your makeup absorbs fully and without any extra grime.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
The Hardie team recommends using a simple garden hose and a soft cloth or brush to remove most dirt and grime.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Just like humans, pet's ears should be cleaned regularly for earwax buildup, hair growth and general dirt and grime.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
Always apply primer with (clean!) fingers so that your makeup absorbs fully and without any extra grime.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
The Hardie team recommends using a simple garden hose and a soft cloth or brush to remove most dirt and grime.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for grime
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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