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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But things have looked kind of wonky since Jan. 5, a three-point grinder over Providence. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Elon may genuinely be a serious Diablo 4 grinder and maybe achieved those records on his own. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Around the House or Job Site: From an angle grinder to an air fryer, the B4000 keeps your tools and appliances running. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 Transfer the seeds to a small bowl to cool to room temperature, then use a coffee/spice grinder or mortar and pestle to grind them into a fine powder. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024 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 2 Feb. 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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