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

Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the sliders on a platter and serve warm. —Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025

Scottie Scheffler's menu, unveiled Wednesday, includes cheeseburger sliders, ravioli, meatballs, firecracker shrimp, chili and chocolate chip skillet cookies, among other dishes. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

Later in the night, guests refueled with cheeseburger sliders, French fries and strawberry milkshakes. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025

Hamilton later doubled off closer Edwin Diaz to lead off the fifth, but the right-hander retired the next three in order, using his fastball for the first out, and his slider for the next two. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slider

• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider
• snider
• spider
• stridor
• wider
• collider

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