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

So Smith started a lawn-mowing business, worked for his parents’ excavation company, saved up, and bought a grinder. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026

Entry-level burr grinders run $30 to $150 and pay for themselves within weeks. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026

Finally, this doesn’t have any antistatic features like more expensive grinders, which means that some coffee grounds can get left behind due to static cling. —Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026

The line features a range of countertop essentials, including coffee/spice grinders, slow cookers, air fryers, rice cookers, blenders, toasters, waffle makers, and more, all available exclusively on Amazon. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 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