1. A soldier, historically one trained to throw grenades or serving in an elite infantry unit.
Usage: historical; military
2. A tall soldier, especially one selected for height and strength to serve in a special unit.
Usage: historical; military
3. Any of various deep-sea fish with a large head and tapering body.
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The grenadiers were the elite troops of the regiment.
• British grenadiers played a crucial role in 18th-century warfare.
• The tall grenadier stood at the front of the formation.
• Grenadiers were originally soldiers skilled in throwing hand grenades.
• Deep-sea grenadiers are rarely seen by humans.
• The museum displayed uniforms worn by the royal grenadiers.