grime
noun
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Definition of grime
: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
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Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
Recent Examples on the Web
Mr Spencerâs pictures move chronologically from rave via dancehall and garage to grime. — D.b., The Economist, "âSweet Harmonyâ, a new exhibition, celebrates the British rave scene," 2 Aug. 2019 And the outer door skins extend below the sill so road grime will not dirty pants or legs on entry or exit. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV: a royal rite of passage," 2 Aug. 2019 Dust, grime and cobwebs are built up along the pillars. — Mckenna Oxenden, baltimoresun.com, "You asked: Whatâs at the top of that weird spire in Baltimoreâs skyline? We took a reader up to find out.," 25 July 2019 Thereâs the obvious stuff â your garden variety dirt, grass, leaves, grime, debris, and liquids from various unknown sources. — Liz Krieger, Good Housekeeping, "Shoes Are Banned In My House â But I Have One Very Important Exception," 12 June 2019 Theyâre built exclusively for getting you there, often through the grime of New York subways and sidewalks. — Vogue, "Actually, the Cool Commuter Shoe Does Exist," 8 Apr. 2019 Its aerosol Foaming Tire Cleaner cuts through brake dust and routs road grime to prepare the sidewalls for step two, dressing the tires. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A little summer lovinâ for the care of cars and RVs," 21 July 2019 While stray food and grime can create desirable destinations for unwanted guests, sometimes the occasional roach can't be avoided, due to the structure of your home or hidden cracks or openings that inevitably welcome pests inside. — Natalie Schumann, Country Living, "How To Get Rid of Roaches Before They Become a Major Problem," 18 July 2019 Bar Keepers Friend contains oxalic acid, which breaks down mineral deposits and other grime. — Washington Post, "The solution for stubborn dirt on porcelain tile? These products, and elbow grease.," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grime.' 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 grime
grime
noun
English Language Learners Definition of grime
: dirt that covers a surface
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grime
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Kids Definition of grime
: dirt rubbed into a surface
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