grease

noun
UK: /ɡriːs/
US: /ɡriːs/

  1. A thick, oily substance used to lubricate moving parts.

    1. I put some grease on the bike chain so it moves smoothly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic applied grease to the car's bearings to reduce friction and noise. [ ] [ ]

  2. Animal fat, especially when rendered and used in cooking.

    1. The pan was coated with grease from the bacon I cooked this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. Drain the grease from the pan after browning the meat to reduce the fat content of the dish. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

oil lubricant fat
grease verb

  1. To apply grease or oil to something in order to lubricate it.

    1. Grease the pan before baking so the cake doesn't stick. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before installing the new parts, it's essential to grease all the contact points thoroughly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something easier or more likely to happen, often in a slightly dishonest way.

    1. A small bribe can sometimes grease the wheels of bureaucracy. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to grease his way into the company by donating to the manager's favourite charity. [ ] [ ]
grease adjective

  1. Covered in grease; oily.

    1. His hands were grease after working on the engine all day. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wiped the grease counter with a damp cloth. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grease" in English means: A thick, oily substance used to lubricate moving parts., Animal fat, especially when rendered and used in cooking..

The phonetic transcription of "grease" is /ɡriːs/ in British English and /ɡriːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grease": oil, lubricant, fat.

Example usage of "grease": "I put some grease on the bike chain so it moves smoothly.". More examples on the page.