Meaning & use
grinder
Last updated
a tool or machine used to crush, sharpen, or grind materials into smaller pieces.
See it in a sentence
He used a coffee grinder to prepare fresh beans every morning.
The mechanic used an angle grinder to smooth the rough metal edge.
A note on using this word
In parts of the northeastern U.S., 'grinder' is also a regional term for a large sandwich, similar to a sub or hero.
Another way to use it
2. noun
a large sandwich made on a long roll, especially in New England (also called a sub or hero).
They ordered two Italian grinders for lunch.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “grinder”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.