grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər 

1

a

: molar

b

grinders plural : teeth

2

: one that grinds

3

: a machine or device for grinding

4

: submarine entry 2 sense 2

5

: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

Synonyms of grinder

• submarine
• hero
• sub
• torpedo

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

Recent Examples on the Web

This $7 brush sweeps away residue without affecting the coffee grinder’s blades. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026

True coffee enthusiasts know that a good coffee grinder plays a huge role in the extraction process and preventing a muddled flavor. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026

The meat slicer and meat grinder had food debris. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026

When Morton was hired, most of the praise was about his work ethic, his grinder mentality, etc. —Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing grinder

• organ-grinder

Rhymes for grinder

• binder
• blinder
• finder
• kinder
• minder
• pinder
• bookbinder
• factfinder
• pathfinder
• reminder
• sidewinder
• viewfinder

Kids Definition

grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər 

1

: one that grinds

2

: a large sandwich on a long split roll