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

Drag slider compare photos Why This Matters China's rapid expansion of solar power is a significant step in addressing global climate challenges. —George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024

SoMa neighbor Press Waffle, 1424 Main, Suite 104, now has a new owner, Stefan Johnson, who has changed the name to The Spot and has added an array of soups, sliders, sandwiches, salads and sides to a breakfast-brunch menu that focuses on Liege-style (also known as Belgian) waffles. —Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024

After the 2019 season, Burnes, with the guidance of the Brewers’ staff, revamped his pitching repertoire, relying heavily on a sinker/slider/cutter combination that gave him enough movement to get batters from both sides out. —Will Sammon, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024

Spread out across four floors, the home’s 2,800 square feet welcome you with a sunny main level, where your living, dining, and trendy kitchen are sunlit by a pair of sliders that open to the patio. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 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