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

Elsie Begay worked as a business technician at Sanostee Day School, where Lucy attended as a third-grader. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

In 2025, 57% of 11th graders in California met the state standard in English and less than 31% in mathematics. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Elsie Begay worked as a business technician at Sanostee Day School, where Mike attended as a third grader. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

On the other hand, our family knows a neighborhood sixth-grader who sees most of the major horror releases with a parent, out of a genuine interest in the genre. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 17 Sep. 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