Grinder

/ˈɡraɪndər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device or machine for grinding something, typically food or materials.

She used a coffee grinder to prepare freshly ground beans for her morning brew.

A person who works hard, especially in a persistent and diligent manner.

He was known as a grinder, always putting in extra hours at the office to meet deadlines.

A slang term for a sandwich, especially a sub or hero sandwich.

I ordered an Italian grinder with all the fixings for lunch.

A tool used for sharpening cutting tools or for shaping materials.

He used a bench grinder to sharpen the chisels before starting his woodworking project.

Middle English 'grinder', from the verb 'grind'.

grinder night:

An evening dedicated to working hard or studying.

grindstone mentality:

A hard-working attitude focused on output and productivity.

A person who is dedicated to grinding in online gaming.

He's such a grinder in that MMO, always leveling up.

Someone who works tirelessly, often at low-paying jobs.

She’s been a grinder all her life, trying to make ends meet.