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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From chicken salad and pimiento cheese to sliders and slaw, Southerners love to add mayonnaise to everything.
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the statement, the current beef market has played a role in White Castle's decision to shift its promotional focus toward other non-beef products like chicken and pork sliders.
—Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
His new cutter, which replaced his slider, looks effective enough as a third pitch in short bursts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
To add insult to injury, Springer was punched out by home-plate umpire Doug Eddings on the next pitch, a slider that was a good three inches outside.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
According to the statement, the current beef market has played a role in White Castle's decision to shift its promotional focus toward other non-beef products like chicken and pork sliders.
—Emma Wozniak, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
His new cutter, which replaced his slider, looks effective enough as a third pitch in short bursts.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
To add insult to injury, Springer was punched out by home-plate umpire Doug Eddings on the next pitch, a slider that was a good three inches outside.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Slider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slider. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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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
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