slider

noun

slid·​er ˈslī-dər 

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

Examples of slider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hoffman's slider was so effective that day, Harper reportedly wondered aloud why Hoffman wasn't pitching out of the Phillies' bullpen. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025

Teams already know his fastball/splitter/slider mix has enabled him to post eye-popping numbers since turning pro at age 19. —Chuck Murr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

Savvy Sliders makes its beef sliders to order, the chain says, using fresh, never frozen Angus beef. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024

In South Korea, Hart pitched more off his fastball, which allowed his slider to act more like a chase pitch. —Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

slider

noun

slid·​er ˈslīd-ər 

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