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Definition of grouting

grouting

/ˈɡraʊtɪŋ/
grout · ing
Plural:groutings
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Past Simple:grouted
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Past Participle:grouted
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Present Participle:grouting
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grouting Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mortar or paste used to fill crevices, especially the gaps between wall or floor tiles.

Example

"Over time, the white grouting between the bathroom tiles had become discolored and needed a thorough scrubbing."

2

The action or process of applying mortar or paste to fill gaps in masonry or tiling.

Example

"Once the adhesive has fully cured, you can begin the grouting of the kitchen backsplash."

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• verb

1

To fill in and finish the gaps between tiles or masonry with mortar or paste (present participle of grout).

Example

"The contractor spent the afternoon grouting the newly laid ceramic floor tiles."

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• Rhymes for grouting

• Nearby Words

groupwork
grouse
grout
grouting
grove
grovel
groveler

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'grout', which comes from Old English 'grūt' meaning 'coarse meal' or 'dregs', later applied in construction to fluid mortar used to fill gaps.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grouting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grouting
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