grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər 

1

a

: molar

b

grinders plural : teeth

2

: one that grinds

3

: a machine or device for grinding

4

: submarine entry 2 sense 2

5

: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

Synonyms of grinder

• submarine
• hero
• sub
• torpedo

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

Recent Examples on the Web

However, buffers, die grinders, and sanders require more air volume and larger, high-capacity compressors. —Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

Debris buildup was found on the meat grinder. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026

Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool completely, then use a spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind to a fine powder. —Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026

Others — the dreamers and grinders, as Spencer Nusbaum described yesterday — have to take second jobs to make ends meet while toiling away in minor-league baseball. —Chris Branch, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing grinder

• organ-grinder

Rhymes for grinder

• binder
• blinder
• finder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder
• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• reminder
• sidewinder
• viewfinder

Kids Definition

grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər 

1

: one that grinds

2

: a large sandwich on a long split roll