Synonyms of grinder

grinder

noun

ˈgrīn-dər 

as in submarine

a large sandwich on a long split roll

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• submarine
• hero
• sub
• torpedo
• hoagie
• Italian sandwich
• po'boy
• Cuban sandwich

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grinder

One of those was Louis Sinclair, one of New Zealand’s grinders whose legs were severely damaged in the accident and is still facing a long recovery after extensive surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Dents and nicks that are deep enough that they can’t be ground down with a sharpener or grinder indicate that the mower blade has reached the end of its useable life. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 July 2026

Like most meat-grinder, non-auteur streaming originals, The Dink — named for an often-decisive drop shot — has the bland sheen of an insurance commercial. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Mayrlife gave me a grinder of pink mineral salt as a parting gift and a packed lunch of rice cakes and goat cheese for the ride back to Vienna. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026