Grilled Fish: Definition, Examples, and Usage

Meaning 1：grilled fish (Grilled Fish)

Grilled Fish 🔊

/ɡrɪld fɪʃ/

Fish that is cooked by grilling, often over fire or on a grill.

grilled fish 🔊

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/ɡrɪld fɪʃ/

Fish that is cooked by applying direct heat, typically on a grill or over fire, resulting in a charred exterior and moist interior.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Grill from Old French 'gril' (gridiron); Fish from Old English 'fisc'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine fish with charred grill marks from a hot grate.

📖 Example

Grilled fish is a healthy and delicious option for a family dinner, often served with fresh salad. 🔊 Grilled fish is a healthy and delicious option for a family dinner, often served with fresh salad.

🔗 Collocations

grilled fish fillet – A boneless piece of fish cooked on a grill.

grilled fish platter – A large serving of various grilled fish, often with sides.

grilled fish marinade – A seasoned liquid mixture used to flavor fish before grilling.

🔄 Synonyms

broiled fish (n.) – Fish cooked by exposure to direct radiant heat, similar to grilling but often from above.

charred fish (n.) – Fish with a blackened surface from high-temperature grilling.

blackened fish (n.) – Fish coated in spices and cooked at high heat until dark, a Cajun style.

🚫 Antonyms

raw fish (n.) – Uncooked fish, often used in sushi or sashimi.

fried fish (n.) – Fish cooked by immersing in hot oil.

poached fish (n.) – Fish gently cooked in liquid at low temperature.

🌱 Derivatives

grill (v.) – To cook food on a grill.

griller (n.) – A person who grills or a utensil for grilling.

📖 Cultural Story

Grilling fish over an open fire has been practiced since ancient times. In modern English, 'grilled fish' is a staple of healthy dining and outdoor barbecues.