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

Seeking cold beer, sliders and wings? —Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026

His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up. —Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Each slider is wrapped and grilled. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

So, to use the other side of the plate, understand when to use the slider – the stuff is there, so that for me is the growth part. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026

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