grease
noun
\ ˈgrēs
\
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Definition of grease
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: rendered animal fat
b
: oily matter
c
: a thick lubricant
2
: wool as it comes from the sheep retaining the natural oils or fats
in the grease
of wool or fur
: in the natural uncleaned condition
grease
verb
\ ˈgrēs
, ˈgrēz
\
, ˈgrēz
\
greased;
greasing
Definition of grease (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to smear or daub with grease
2
: to lubricate with grease
3
: to soil with grease
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Other Words from grease
Noun
greaseless
\ ˈgrēs-ləs
\
adjective
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adjective
greaseproof
\ ˈgrēs-ˈprüf
\
adjective
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adjective
Examples of grease in a Sentence
Verb
Grease the pan before you put the cake batter in. make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter inRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
In a skillet, fry ground beef with the chopped peppers and onion until meat is brown. Drain off grease. — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A little-known heirloom pepper has its own festival in Beaver Dam, where it arrived in America long ago," 3 Sep. 2019 Bruce, along with his four-piece band, will recreate the music and presence of Elvis in his prime, from hair grease to vintage instruments. — Emily Sorensen, Pomerado News, "Welk Theatre Resort’s 2020 season includes musicals, tribute shows," 29 Aug. 2019 What’s that old saying about the squeaky wheel getting the grease payment? — Jon Becker, The Mercury News, "How Antonio Brown is turning helmet saga into another payday," 26 Aug. 2019 The cause of the fire was determined to be grease buildup in the kitchen vent and the fire was confined to the kitchen area and the roof above the kitchen. — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fire quickly extinguished in kitchen of La Jolla restaurant," 6 Aug. 2019 The cardboard is worn now, smeared with dirt and grease. — Chris Rush, Harper's magazine, "Love and Acid," 19 Aug. 2019 But my favorite okra dish — okra and tomato relish — leaned into that goopy quality instead of trying to hide it under a cornmeal coating or slicked with bacon grease. — Los Angeles Times, "Embrace the slime in this Southern okra relish," 17 Aug. 2019 With some butter, grease a heavy flameproof casserole large enough to hold the fish in a single layer. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Summer sauce: This fish dish highlights the season’s tomato harvest," 24 July 2019 Frying bacon and splashing the grease on an egg to cook it was a norm. — The Rev. Ellin Dize, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Dize: Eat food that nourishes all your organs and will do no harm," 12 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and grease your hands with ghee. — Dallas News, "3 Indian sweets with a twist from our favorite new cookbook 'Milk & Cardamom'," 12 Aug. 2019 Pig fat residue on nearby pottery could support the idea that builders greased sledges with lard or tallow to transport the stones, a new analysis suggests. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Top stories: How pig fat built Stonehenge, inherited trauma, and an international Ebola emergency," 19 July 2019 Wall Street greased the path to debacle, reaping more than $900 million in fees to manage $126.6 billion of bond sales since 2000. — Michael Deibert, Fortune, "Puerto Rico Governor’s Resignation Shakes Bankrupt Island," 25 July 2019 And to grease the skids, maybe literally, for moving these stones, some of which weighed 30 tons? — Los Angeles Times, "Escapes: Finding the solitude and sense of freedom that vacation affords," 18 July 2019 As archaeologist Lisa-Marie Shillito suggests in the journal Antiquity, lipid residue found in pottery at the nearby Durrington Walls site indicates ancient Britons may have relied on pig fat to grease this system of logs and sledges. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Did Stonehenge’s Builders Use Lard to Move Its Boulders Into Place?," 17 July 2019 Many politicians were convicted of paying or accepting large bribes to grease large-scale projects paid with public funds. — Jeffrey T. Lewis, WSJ, "Odebrecht Bankruptcy to Hurt Brazilian State-Owned Banks," 18 June 2019 Use cooking oil spray to grease an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; the pan will be ready when a drop of water sizzles on the surface. — Bonnie S. Benwick, Twin Cities, "For a dose of comfort, make these classic cheese blintzes," 13 June 2019 The wealthy have always had an edge, but the revelation that dozens actually paid to grease their kids’ way underscores what many parents feel in their bones: the college admissions process has become an escalating contest where money often wins. — Ben Steverman, Bloomberg.com, "Rich Parents Have Plenty of Ways to Game the U.S. Education System," 12 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grease.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for grease
grease
noun
English Language Learners Definition of grease
(Entry 1 of 2)
: melted animal fat
: an oily substance
grease
verb
English Language Learners Definition of grease (Entry 2 of 2)
: to put a thin layer of grease or oil on (something)
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