Definition

A person or device that cooks food over a grill, usually using direct heat.

Example

The griller prepared delicious burgers for the barbecue.

Conversation

Are you going to the barbecue this weekend?

Yeah, I heard they have a great griller there.

I can't wait to taste the food from that griller.

Same here! I hope they have my favorite burgers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Griller is derived from the French word 'griller' (meaning to grill or roast). The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs the action. Therefore, a griller is a person who grills food.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'grills' food — the French word 'griller' means to grill, and the '-er' shows that it's a person doing the grilling.

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