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 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processor, and coffee and spice grinder attachments, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026

The back side of the meat slicer and on the meat grinder had old and new food debris. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado february 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Set the stump grinder in place with its cutting wheel over the stump, then fire it up and slowly lower it down. —Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026

The agreement would also require the company to replace a grinder pump that repeatedly malfunctioned and discharged large pieces of debris into the city’s sewer system, requiring costly repairs. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 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