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

Enter Coleman, a grinder who lacks top-of-the-line athleticism but can fill in every possible gap in the Broncos’ current backfield. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026

Once dry, use a spice grinder or coffee grinder to blitz them into a fine powder. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

Metal gears The gears that run the grinder take a lot of power and motion during operation. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026

Krups coffee grinder pros For many people, the simple, one-touch design of the stainless steel blade coffee makers is a big plus. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 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