# grill, grille

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ɡɹɪl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### grill
*/ɡɹɪl/*
A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.

### grille
*/ɡɹɪl/*
Alternative form of grill (only in the senses of "grating over opening", "grating on the front of a vehicle", and "window divider")

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/grill