: 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
Your home might be the cleanest on the block, but that doesn't mean there isn't some dirt, grime, or buildup lurking beneath the surface.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
For some affordable finds, grab this electric spin scrubber to make bathroom grime disappear, or this plush pair of bed pillows for less than $15 apiece.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The battery is rated for up to 40 minutes of run time in between charges, and whole-machine HEPA filtration keeps the grime from getting back into your air.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
For some affordable finds, grab this electric spin scrubber to make bathroom grime disappear, or this plush pair of bed pillows for less than $15 apiece.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Wipe away the paste and grime with a damp cloth or sponge.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
The battery is rated for up to 40 minutes of run time in between charges, and whole-machine HEPA filtration keeps the grime from getting back into your air.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 25 June 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 15 Jul. 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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