noun Uncommon

grinder

GRYN-duh

Grinder (noun) means a device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder. Example: “He used an angle grinder to smooth the metal edge.”

noun

A device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder.

"He used an angle grinder to smooth the metal edge."

"The coffee grinder finally broke after ten years of daily use."

A long sandwich, especially a toasted submarine-style sandwich.

"We ordered two Italian grinders for lunch."

Someone who works relentlessly hard, especially with modest but steady results.

"He's not the flashiest player, but he's a grinder who never stops hustling."

How to use grinder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tool for grinding things, a type of long sandwich, or a person who works tirelessly.

UK vs US

"Grinder" for a submarine sandwich is mainly a New England US term.

Common pairings

coffee grinder angle grinder order a grinder

Word forms

grinders plural, Grinders plural

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Etymology

From Old English grindere, formed from grind plus the agent suffix "-er" — simply "one who grinds."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for grinder

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grinder” mean?

The word “grinder” means a device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder. In plain terms, a tool for grinding things, a type of long sandwich, or a person who works tirelessly.

How do you pronounce “grinder”?

“Grinder” is pronounced GRYN-duh (/ˈɡɹaɪndəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “grinder” in a sentence?

Here is “grinder” used in a sentence: “He used an angle grinder to smooth the metal edge.”

What part of speech is “grinder”?

“Grinder” is a noun.

Where does the word “grinder” come from?

The word “grinder” comes from Old English. From Old English grindere, formed from grind plus the agent suffix "-er" — simply "one who grinds.".

Is “grinder” a common word?

“Grinder” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “grinder” have?

“Grinder” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a device or machine used to crush, grind, or sharpen something, such as a coffee grinder or an angle grinder.

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