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Definition of griddle

griddle

/ˈɡrɪd.əl/
grid · dle
Plural:griddles
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Past Simple:griddled
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Past Participle:griddled
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Present Participle:griddling
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griddle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A heavy, flat metal plate or heated surface used for cooking food.

Example

"She poured the pancake batter onto the hot griddle and waited for the edges to bubble."

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• verb

1

To cook food on a flat, heated metal plate.

Example

"The chef griddled the tomatoes until their skins began to blister and char."

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• Rhymes for griddle

• Nearby Words

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gridiron
griffon
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'gridel', borrowed from Anglo-Norman 'gridil' and Old North French 'gredil', ultimately from Latin 'craticula' meaning 'small gridiron' or 'grating'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Griddle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/griddle
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