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

Below the slider is a list of a dozen or so broker categories, plus a few feature settings, including Map Blurring and Share My Email When Necessary. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

In the third, cleanup hitter Carson Kelly jumped on a slider for a two-run shot. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

The Giants added Mendez, a top-10 prospect in San Diego’s system who has dealt with shoulder issues this season but has an upper-90s fastball and slider combination that hints at a developing Randy Rodríguez. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Working in batches if needed, place sliders in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 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