1
a
: rendered animal fat
b
: oily matter
c
: a thick lubricant
2
: wool as it comes from the sheep retaining the natural oils or fats
greased; greasing
1
: to smear or daub with grease
2
: to lubricate with grease
3
: to soil with grease
4
: to hasten the process or progress of
also
: facilitate
Synonyms
Examples of grease in a Sentence
Verb
Grease the pan before you put the cake batter in.
make sure you grease the pan before you put the batter in
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
This removes dirt and grease that might get in the way of the mask, thoroughly soaking into the shaft of the hair.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
City leaders would not say whether the poles were greased ahead of Sunday’s game, which the Eagles won 55-23 over the Washington Commanders.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Chances are your grandmother kept a jar of bacon grease beside the stove, ever on hand to take her dishes from good to great.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
This removes dirt and grease that might get in the way of the mask, thoroughly soaking into the shaft of the hair.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Wonder what palms Sam Altman greased for Trevor Noah to suggest AI can make a new Rihanna album happen.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
City leaders would not say whether the poles were greased ahead of Sunday’s game, which the Eagles won 55-23 over the Washington Commanders.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Grease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grease. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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