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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When Guenther scored the overtime winner, the Blue Jackets had third- and fourth-line grinders Danforth and Sean Kuraly on the ice with Provorov. Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025 Masticating juicers were once loaded into a horizontal grinder and chute, which took some effort and required you to attend to juicing during the whole process. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 29 Jan. 2025 Jay Jones, Seabird’s chef de cuisine, blanches leeks and puts them in a meat grinder. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Those who prefer freshly ground coffee may appreciate something with an integrated grinder, like the Breville Grind Control. Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 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 19 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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