pounder

1 of 2

noun (1)

pound·​er ˈpau̇n-dər 

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

Examples of pounder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But injuries to Zach Sieler and Kenneth Grant have created valuable playing time, and the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder has been impressive in his elevated role. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Sellers has rare explosiveness for a 240-plus-pounder and flexes a power arm, which shows in both his velocity and distance as a passer. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder makes booming kickoffs, was 50 of 51 on PATs last season and made seven field goals. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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

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

Rhymes for pounder

• flounder
• founder
• rounder
• sounder
• cofounder
• compounder
• expounder
• profounder