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

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

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand

Recent Examples on the Web

Insert the portafilter underneath the conical burr grinder and the machine will dose out the perfect amount of coffee grounds. —Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025

Plenty of grinders out there are only in it for the money — the necessity of your weekly paycheck or the thrill of raking in bigger and bigger bucks. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2025

There's also a combo deal that includes the sleek G5 coffee grinder, which typically goes for $170; both can be had together for $329. HiBrew HiBrew ships worldwide, and should begin delivering orders for the H6 beginning February – assuming everything goes according to plan. —New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025

The kit is currently almost $900 off, and includes the 12-piece pan set, a six-piece Damascus knife set and everything else included in the Holidays essential set, plus a pepper grinder. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing grinder

• organ-grinder

Kids Definition

grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər 

1

: one that grinds

2

: a large sandwich on a long split roll