How to Use grille in a Sentence

grille

noun
  • Audi stands out from BMW with all-wheel drive and a mega-grille.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 26 Dec. 2020
  • The impact damaged the car’s hood, windshield, front grille and right-side mirror, the records show.
    Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2024
  • In a notable design shift, Kia is placing its logo on the front end of the hood instead of the grille.
    Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2021
  • With each test, the grill was cleaned out so no residue from any previous cook remained, allowing each charcoal to stand on its own merits.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Feb. 2021
  • The thicker part of the frame should pack some components, including what appears to be a grille for microphones.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Applebee’s is offering free wings to customers who would like to enjoy the neighborhood grille from home.
    Stephanie Toone, ajc, 29 Jan. 2021
  • For serious chefs, choosing a grill with temperature controls is key to keeping your dishes on point.
    Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Emberton is tough and resilient thanks to its silicone exterior and solid metal grille.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Apr. 2021
  • They will likely be connected by two large bars on the grille, though the camouflage in these spy photos Ford does a good job covering up the new Ranger's face.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 11 Jan. 2021
  • The final question, of course, is whether the Mach-E lives up to the Mustang logo affixed to its minimalist grille.
    Eric Adams, Wired, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Block heaters are why your neighbor’s definitely-not-hybrid Ford F-250 may have a three-prong plug poking out of its grille.
    Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2020
  • All the 2021 Ridgelines get new, taller sheetmetal forward of the A-pillar, with new headlights and a blunter grille.
    John Pearley Huffman, Car and Driver, 3 Mar. 2021
  • From its new headlights to its grille, side vents, skirts, quad exhaust pipes, and one of the best rear ends on the market today, the new car looks like an Aston Martin through and through.
    Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
  • The exterior has been given a subtle makeover including a Dark Tint finish on the grille, air intakes, side sills and fender arches.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2021
  • Apart from the minimum-security grille, the G80’s most distinctive feature is its chic lighting.
    Dan Neil, WSJ, 9 Dec. 2020
  • The Wagoneer's designers also chose to incorporate Jeep's legendary seven-slot grille.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2021
  • The cars’ exteriors feature plenty of extra air inlets for engine cooling and aerodynamics, wider front fenders, a mesh grille that improves air flow and optional carbon fiber.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Small tweaks to the grille and headlamps round out the changes.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 21 June 2023
  • In other words, the same audio exits the front and the rear grilles.
    PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The Ray doesn’t have that same support — and as a result, doesn’t need a grille on the side or the top.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 13 June 2022
  • Samsung The back has a little track for the back wheel, and what looks like a speaker grille.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2024
  • These are the prizes of an Alaskan fishing trip: fearsome fighters, great on the grill.
    oregonlive, 11 July 2023
  • The latest version of the GT/CS features a black grille, stripes, badges, and a scoop on the rear fender.
    Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 6 Oct. 2021
  • The Sport Touring model also gets a unique grille and 20-inch wheels.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2021
  • Smalls, blunt, unorthodox and sporting a grille of gold teeth, was one of them.
    Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022
  • The outer wall of the compound, which faced the main road, was half red brick and half filigreed black grille.
    The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2021
  • The most noticeable change for the 2023 Ford Escape is the trendy light bar running across the top of the grille and linking the headlights.
    Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 15 June 2022
  • There’s a small cross around her neck, a gold grille on her teeth and a Jacob the Jeweler watch on her wrist.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2023
  • Along with a wide grille and big LED headlights, the truck projects a sense of solidity.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Check out the minute detail on the Elantra’s grille, each segment a triangle.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 Mar. 2022

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