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

The restaurant offers holiday brunch and dinner menus that feature unlimited small plates such as meatball sliders, salmon tartare, and Balkan pork ribs. —Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

This change was made in order to reduce complexity and eliminate the possibility of multiple powered sliders falling out of sync with one another. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024

An infinity pool and an expansive back deck were accessible through a set of glass sliders and offered unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024

The 2022 four-bedroom has a vaulted great room with clerestory windows, wall of sliders, and floating wood-and-steel stairs; open kitchen with island and garage-door window; primary suite with walk-in closet; rec room; and wine cellar. —The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 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