GRENADIER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an infantryman equipped with grenades

Categories: Infantryman, Marcher, Foot soldier, Footslogger

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail

Categories: Gadoid, Gadoid fish

Synonyms

Rattail, Grenadier, Rattail fish, Grenade thrower

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "grenadier" comes from French grenadier.

🔗 Related Words

grenade – A related word in the same word family.

ier – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.