grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər How to pronounce grader (audio)
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.
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Sixth grader Kennedy Smith's favorite thing to do during recess is dancing majorette with her friend Ta'Eriah Griffin. Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025 Willner of the University of Oklahoma’s College of Education, asked fifth, sixth, and eighth graders across the United States to share their thoughts on the series. JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025 In addition to Garrity, standout athletes such as Ethan O’Connell (also an eighth-grader), Zay Whigham and Luke Deftos have helped the program take a new leap. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025 As today, the school had about 200 students ranging from preschoolers to eighth graders, drawing students primarily from the neighborhood. Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grader

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grader was in 1832

Cite this Entry

“Grader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grader. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

grader

noun
grad·​er ˈgrād-ər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a group of sixth graders

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