: 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
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Before cutting it, rinse it under cool water to remove dirt and grime from the fruit's surface.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Use some warm water and dish soap, like Dawn Powerwash spray, and gently wipe away the grime with a paper towel or a microfiber cloth.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
The cruelty-free clear formula removes dirt and grime without harsh chemicals, while the all-natural scent leaves homes smelling fresh.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Use some warm water and dish soap, like Dawn Powerwash spray, and gently wipe away the grime with a paper towel or a microfiber cloth.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
The cruelty-free clear formula removes dirt and grime without harsh chemicals, while the all-natural scent leaves homes smelling fresh.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Grime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grime. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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