slider

noun

slid·​er ˈslī-dər How to pronounce slider (audio)
1
: one that slides
2
: a freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta synonym Pseudemys scripta) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.
especially : one (T. scripta elegans) usually having a red stripe behind each eye and often sold as a pet
3
: a fast baseball pitch that breaks slightly in the same direction as a curve
4
: a very small meat sandwich typically served on a bun
especially : a small hamburger

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Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Baez hit his first home run at Busch Stadium in the third inning, sending an 0-1 slider from reliever Evan Sisk into the left-field seats. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 There's also a slider for the thumb under the bit holder that functions as a fidget toy. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 The base of these sliders uses Trader Joe’s Soft Pretzel Stick, which is shaped like a loaf of bread. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slider

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First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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slider

noun
slid·​er ˈslīd-ər How to pronounce slider (audio)
1
: one that slides
2
: a baseball pitch thrown like a fastball but breaking similarly to a curve
3
: a small meat sandwich typically served on a bun
especially : a small hamburger
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