: soot, smut, or dirt adhering to or embedded in a surface
broadly
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
transitive verb
Examples of grime in a Sentence
The windows were coated with grime.
this new product really cuts through grime
Recent Examples on the Web
For stubborn grime, create a paste by mixing baking soda and water.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The new cars are a far cry from the agency’s original models that featured carpeting and cloth seats that were replaced about a decade ago after endless complaints of smells, grime and germs.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Various locations were not clean during the inspections such as a refrigerator door handle with food grime, and heavy dust and mold accumulation on a walk-in cooler fan guard.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The vacuum is equipped with three suction modes (eco, mid, and max) that can efficiently snatch up dust, dirt, pet hair, crumbs, and other grime.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Long masked by layers of grime, these vivid features—newly revealed by conservators at the Louvre—illuminate the persuasive power of art: The Tudor king agreed to marry Anne after viewing this painting by Hans Holbein the Younger.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Plus, the thick and thin fibers aid in scraping off dirt and grime—and unlike coir doormats, the fibers won’t crush under heavy boots.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The brush roll is antimicrobial, which prevents it from hanging onto grime and yucky odors.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Shampoo can remove most of the dirt, grime, and other oils our hair collects during the day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The new cars are a far cry from the agency’s original models that featured carpeting and cloth seats that were replaced about a decade ago after endless complaints of smells, grime and germs.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Various locations were not clean during the inspections such as a refrigerator door handle with food grime, and heavy dust and mold accumulation on a walk-in cooler fan guard.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 Apr. 2024
The vacuum is equipped with three suction modes (eco, mid, and max) that can efficiently snatch up dust, dirt, pet hair, crumbs, and other grime.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Long masked by layers of grime, these vivid features—newly revealed by conservators at the Louvre—illuminate the persuasive power of art: The Tudor king agreed to marry Anne after viewing this painting by Hans Holbein the Younger.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Plus, the thick and thin fibers aid in scraping off dirt and grime—and unlike coir doormats, the fibers won’t crush under heavy boots.
—Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
The brush roll is antimicrobial, which prevents it from hanging onto grime and yucky odors.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Shampoo can remove most of the dirt, grime, and other oils our hair collects during the day.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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grime
noun
: dirt rubbed into or covering a surface
also
: accumulated dirtiness and disorder
grime
verb
griminess
noun
ˈgrī-mē-nəs
grimy
adjective
ˈgrī-mē
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