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 Philos is a beast of a machine—at 28 pounds, expensive grinder. —Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026

This was an emotional and physical meat grinder of a contest, though the first-year Hornets mentor was all grins afterward. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 Jan. 2026

Activities and Amenities Golf is a game that requires practice, but even the biggest grinder out on the links needs some instruction and time spent on individual skills. —Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026

Process it in a coffee grinder for about 30 seconds for a finer texture. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 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