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griddle

[ grid-l ]

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noun

a frying pan with a handle and a slightly raised edge, for cooking pancakes, bacon, etc., over direct heat.
any flat, heated surface, especially on the top of a stove, for cooking food:
a quick breakfast from the luncheonette's griddle.
Upstate New York Older Use. a circular lid covering an opening on the cooking surface of a wood or coal-burning stove.

verb (used with object)

griddled, griddling.

to cook on a griddle:
Griddle two eggs for me, will you?

griddle

/ ˈɡrɪdəl /

noun

Also calledgirdle a thick round iron plate with a half hoop handle over the top, for making scones, etc
any flat heated surface, esp on the top of a stove, for cooking food

verb

tr to cook (food) on a griddle

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Word History and Origins

Origin of griddle¹

1175–1225; Middle English gridel, gredil < Old French gridil, gredil; grill ¹

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Word History and Origins

Origin of griddle¹

C13: from Old French gridil, from Late Latin crātīculum (unattested) fine wickerwork; see grill ¹

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Example Sentences

Although the queen does not provide the instruction, the pancakes are then cooked on a hot griddle.

From BBC

Grab some griddle cakes We used to go to Patrick’s Roadhouse for breakfast, but sadly, it’s closed, which is devastating because it’s always been a staple.

From Los Angeles Times

Note the shelves, griddle, rotisserie and more probes — one is included — are available separately.

From Salon

"It's an old traditional food that's been eaten for years and years", he said of the griddled bread.

From BBC

As you know, Benihana grills meat and shrimp on a griddle, using soy sauce as a seasoning.

From Salon

gridder griddlebread

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