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

Teenage Salvador, assistant to the gifted knife grinder Antonio, meets the captivating Carmen, whose beauty and independent spirit set the town abuzz. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

It's adorned with shredded lettuce and tomato and served on a soft grinder roll from Buono's Italian Bakery. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Try your blender, electric coffee or spice grinder, or crushing flaxseed with a rolling pin to enjoy the benefits of this longstanding superfood. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

There’s a clear-glass bong and a grinder full of dank green bud on the table near the espresso machine, along with a carton of oat milk. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 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