griddle
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɡrɪdəl/
KK: /ˈɡrɪdəl/
noun
Definition
A flat cooking surface made of metal or stone, used for frying or baking food with dry heat.
Example
She cooked pancakes on the griddle for breakfast.
Conversation
Have you ever tried cooking pancakes on a griddle?
No, I usually just use a frying pan for that.
You should give it a shot; a griddle makes them so much fluffier!
That sounds delicious! I’ll have to borrow yours next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pan
plate
surface
Antonyms
lid
cover
block
transitive verb
Definition
To cook food on a flat, heated surface, usually made of metal.
Example
She decided to griddle the pancakes for breakfast.
Tense Forms
Past: griddled
Past Participle: griddled
Conversation
What do you think about using a griddle for breakfast?
That sounds great! I love how evenly it cooks everything.
Exactly! We can griddle some pancakes and eggs together.
Root Explanation
Griddle originates from Middle English 'gridel', which is derived from Old English 'grid', meaning a grating or gridiron. The word refers to a flat cooking surface that resembles a grid.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'grid' when you picture a flat cooking surface — that's why a griddle is used for cooking.
Visually Confused Words
riddle
riddler
grindle
driddle
unriddle
triddler
striddle