1
: a tool used for pounding
2
: one that pounds

pounder

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: a gun throwing a projectile of a specified weight
used in combination
the ship was armed with six-pounders
2
: one having a usually specified weight or value in pounds
used in combination
caught a ten-pounder

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The 650-foot space will offer a small menu of half-pounders alongside french fries and other sides that are still being finalized, Dadon told the Sun Sentinel. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The 6-foot-1, 213-pounder is an outstanding athlete with effortless arm talent. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder finished his 17-year career with 377 home runs, which is the most by any player who primarily played second base in his career. Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 The golf bug needed little time to attach itself to the 6-foot-6, 250-pounder. Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pounder

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pounder was before the 12th century

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“Pounder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pounder. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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