splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər 

1

: one that splits

2

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper

3

: split-fingered fastball

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter

Recent Examples on the Web

Each of these colors is offset by a black accent package, which sees the color applied to the front splitter, Lamborghini badge, hood, roof, and rear diffuser. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026

Caminero pulled Smith’s first-pitch splitter off the left-field foul pole for a two-run homer that gave the Rays a 5-1 lead. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026

In the acquisition space, the Nats traded Jake Bennett, who sits 93 and relies on deception and command, to the Red Sox for Luis Perales, who sits 99 with a gnarly splitter. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Betts drove a 2-2 splitter from Tyler Phillips 399 feet to left-center for his 20th homer of the season. — CBS News, 12 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter

Rhymes for splitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• titter