Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪdəl/

Definitions of griddle

noun a flat metal surface on which food is cooked

Example Sentences

A1 I used a griddle to cook pancakes for breakfast.

A2 The griddle was hot and ready for me to start cooking.

B1 She seasoned the griddle before cooking the steak.

B2 The chef expertly flipped the pancakes on the griddle.

C1 The restaurant invested in a high-quality griddle for their kitchen.

C2 The griddle's non-stick surface made cooking a breeze.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I griddle pancakes for breakfast.

A2 She griddles burgers on the barbecue.

B1 The chef griddles the vegetables to perfection.

B2 The street food vendor griddles the meat on a hot plate.

C1 The master chef griddles the steak with precision and skill.

C2 The culinary expert griddles the seafood to create a delicious dish.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a griddle pan to make pancakes.

A2 The griddle surface was perfect for cooking the burgers.

B1 The griddle attachment on the stove was great for grilling vegetables.

B2 The chef used a griddle plate to sear the steak to perfection.

C1 The professional kitchen had a large griddle station for cooking multiple dishes at once.

C2 The griddle technique used by the chef resulted in a beautifully charred crust on the fish.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I cook pancakes on the griddle.

A2 She placed the burgers on the griddle to cook.

B1 The chef expertly flipped the pancakes on the griddle.

B2 The sizzling sound of bacon cooking on the griddle filled the kitchen.

C1 The restaurant's signature dish is a steak cooked on a hot griddle.

C2 The professional chef effortlessly multitasked, cooking multiple dishes on the griddle at once.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The griddle is hot.

A2 I use the griddle to cook pancakes.

B1 After heating up the griddle, you can start cooking the meat.

B2 The griddle's non-stick surface makes it easy to clean.

C1 The chef demonstrated his skills by flipping the food on the griddle with precision.

C2 Having a high-quality griddle in the kitchen is essential for professional chefs.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pancakes were cooked on the griddle.

A2 She placed the bread on the griddle to make toast.

B1 The chef used a griddle to cook the burgers.

B2 The griddle sizzled as the steak was placed on it.

C1 The griddle heated up quickly, ready for cooking.

C2 The griddle's surface was perfectly seasoned for cooking.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I cooked pancakes on the griddle.

A2 She heated up the griddle to make some grilled cheese sandwiches.

B1 The griddle sizzled as the bacon cooked.

B2 The chef expertly flipped the pancakes on the griddle.

C1 The griddle was preheated to the perfect temperature for searing the steak.

C2 Using a griddle allows for even cooking of the food.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Griddle! That pancake looks delicious.

A2 Griddle, I burnt the toast again.

B1 Griddle, this steak is sizzling nicely.

B2 Griddle! Can you pass me the spatula?

C1 Griddle, the temperature needs to be adjusted for the perfect sear.

C2 Griddle! I love the sound of bacon sizzling in the morning.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I use a griddle to cook pancakes.

A2 The griddle was hot and ready for frying eggs.

B1 The chef heated up the griddle to cook the steak.

B2 The griddle sizzled as the vegetables were grilled.

C1 The professional chef expertly flipped the pancakes on the griddle.

C2 The griddle's non-stick surface made cooking the seafood easy and enjoyable.

Examples of griddle in a Sentence

formal The chef cooked the pancakes on a hot griddle.

informal I love making grilled cheese sandwiches on the griddle.

slang Let's fire up the griddle and make some burgers!

figurative The political debate turned into a griddle of conflicting ideas.

Grammatical Forms of griddle

past tense

griddled

plural

griddles

comparative

more griddled

superlative

most griddled

present tense

griddles

future tense

will griddle

perfect tense

have griddled

continuous tense

is griddling

singular

griddle

positive degree

griddle

infinitive

to griddle

gerund

griddling

participle

griddled

Origin and Evolution of griddle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'griddle' originated from the Old French word 'gridil' which came from the Latin word 'craticula' meaning 'gridiron'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'griddle' evolved to refer specifically to a flat cooking surface used for cooking pancakes, eggs, and other foods, as opposed to a gridiron used for grilling meat over an open flame.