grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər How to pronounce grinder (audio)
1
a
: molar
b
grinders plural : teeth
2
: one that grinds
3
: a machine or device for grinding
4
5
: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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Then the chiles are run through a grinder, twice, until smooth as cream. Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024 Grind your own meat for sausages and burgers with the KitchenAid food grinder attachment, which comes with fine, medium, and coarse grinding plates. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Each Sk8 or Die season will explore skateboarding culture through the life stories of some of its most compelling personalities, starting with the life of New Zealand grinder Lee Ralph, who rocketed to the top of the sport in the 1980s only to quickly vanish from the scene. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grinder 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of grinder was in the 14th century

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“Grinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grinder. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

grinder

noun
grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər How to pronounce grinder (audio)
1
: one that grinds
2
: a large sandwich on a long split roll

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