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

Thanks to a slight grip change from McGuiness, Sasaki essentially turned his forkball into more of a traditional splitter. —Katie Woo, New York Times, 18 May 2026

The version featured most prominently in the announcement pairs Blu Marinus bodywork with Ross Mut and Bianco Monocerus Matt accents across the hood, front splitter, and side skirts. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026

Armed with a new, higher-velocity version of his splitter/forkball, Sasaki has given the Dodgers enough signs of progress to stay in their rotation. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

Yamamoto finished three strikeouts each on his four-seamer and splitter and two with his sinker. —Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 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