grinder

noun

grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər How to pronounce grinder (audio)
1
a
: molar
b
grinders plural : teeth
2
: one that grinds
3
: a machine or device for grinding
4
5
: an athlete who succeeds through hard work and determination rather than exceptional skill

Examples of grinder in a Sentence

ordered a meatball grinder from the beach's concession stand
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The grinder has five settings, which is fewer than many other coffee makers with grinders, but nevertheless, provides some degree of adjustability. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025 During the construction of the storage area, Hall showed Einstein how to use an electric concrete grinder, and how to drill and cut concrete. Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Salt & Black Pepper Just keep cranking that pepper grinder. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025 Her recommendation, to minimize their potential suffering, was to put pieces of a potato through the grinder to push the remaining larvae through. Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grinder

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of grinder was in the 14th century

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“Grinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grinder. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

grinder

noun
grind·​er ˈgrīn-dər How to pronounce grinder (audio)
1
: one that grinds
2
: a large sandwich on a long split roll

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