grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər 

1

: one that grades

2

: a machine for leveling earth

3

: a pupil in a school grade

a fifth grader

Examples of grader in a Sentence

Her students say that she's a tough grader.

Recent Examples on the Web

First graders who struggle with reading usually continue to have trouble with literacy later on. — Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

In the 1990s, Florida’s fourth graders were testing well below the national average. — Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Fourth graders debate whether a company will still be in business in 10 years. — Michael Poore Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026

That love for the team carried over to Zeke, who remembers cheering for the Broncos growing up and playing on The Blue as a third grader at the Optimist youth football camp. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grader

• aider
• fader
• nadir
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• trader
• crusader
• invader
• persuader

Kids Definition

grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrād-ər 

1

: one that grades

2

: a machine for leveling earth

3

: a pupil in a school grade

a group of sixth graders