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

The biggest reason why is the Gators’ four-man meat grinder of a frontcourt, which pulverizes opponents defensively and on the offensive glass. —Brendan Marks, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Stump grinders are large, specialized equipment with rotating teeth that chew the stump to below ground level. —Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026

His fresh black corn tostadas are made with maize from Michoacán, passed through a grinder instead of a molino. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026

The shopper showed off a six-in-one screwdriver, a four-in-one iPhone or Android charger, and a two-in-one salt and pepper grinder, and closed with an offer for other shoppers to share their random favorites. —Howard Cohen march 3, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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