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

Revived signs The Cub’s exterior sign, and name, came from a now-defunct Cub Tavern that operated from the 1940s to 1980s where Bar Gernika now serves lamb grinders. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Sep. 2026

Homecoming moments can be an emotional grinder, as Treynor Cleeland found out last week. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Some wear bathing suits; some wear stilettos; others have meat grinders for heads. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

While working in the area, the homeowner had used a metal grinder, which investigators said ignited the gas. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 28 Aug. 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