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Grill vs. Grille

Grill

/ɡrɪl/

A device used for cooking food over an open fire or a verb meaning to cook food this way.

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Grille

/ɡrɪl/

A structure of metal bars or wires placed together, often used for cooking or protecting

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Remember that grill is associated with cooking, like hamburgers and hot dogs on a barbecue.
A grille is what you see on the front of a car or in a place for ventilation.
When you think of eating or cooking, think of grill with its mouth-open vowel sound.
The double l and e in grille might remind you of the metal bars or grids, which are often intricately designed, hence the extra e.
For automobiles, think of grille as the protector or decorative part, much like a medieval helmet visor.

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