grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər 

1

: one that grades

2

: a machine for leveling earth

3

: a pupil in a school grade

a fifth grader

Examples of grader in a Sentence

Her students say that she's a tough grader.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hudler’s high-energy persona creates a sharp split amongst graders. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Days later, the third grader was diagnosed with stage 3 Ewing’s sarcoma behind his eye. — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Corral, a 10th grader in Peacock's biology class, said her approach sets her apart from other teachers. — Leondra Head, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Piyas Bhattacharjee of Long Grove, founder of HAnSa, Healing Arts & Science Association, had a tent with the volunteer help of Sai Tatavarty of Long Grove and daughter Ayu Tatavarty, 5, a first-grader. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grader

• aider
• fader
• nadir
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• trader
• crusader
• invader
• persuader

Kids Definition

grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrād-ər 

1

: one that grades

2

: a machine for leveling earth

3

: a pupil in a school grade

a group of sixth graders