divider

noun di·vid·er \ də-ˈvī-dər \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Examples: divider in a Sentence

Definition of divider

1 : one that divides

2 dividers plural : an instrument for measuring or marking (as in dividing lines)

3 : something serving as a partition between separate spaces or areas

a highway divider

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Examples of divider in a Sentence

Concrete barriers are used as highway dividers.
She has proven to be a divider of people.
He says that he's a uniter, not a divider.

Recent Examples of divider from the Web

To make way for the buses, workers will have to drill holes in the roadway to hold the yellow, rubber pylons that will serve as a temporary divider between the inbound and outbound traffic.

— patrick mcgeehan, New York Times, "For New Jersey Commuters, a Sequel to the ‘Summer of Hell’," 5 June 2018
Containers of napkins and flatware are set with a collection of sauces such as hot mustard and ketchup, acting as mini-dividers between parties.

— michael bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Wursthall in San Mateo at its best with beer & brat," 18 May 2018
Each section of the kitchen is organized to match the activity, and the many sets of flatware are arranged by color and type with light hardwood dividers.

— lisa selin davis, WSJ, "This May Be the World’s Most Organized Kitchen," 24 Apr. 2018
The September crash isn't the only evidence that has emerged that Tesla's Autopilot feature doesn't deal well with highway lane dividers.

— timothy b. lee, Ars Technica, "There’s growing evidence Tesla’s Autopilot handles lane dividers poorly," 5 Apr. 2018
During the arraignment, a retractable queue divider separated the families of the victims and suspects.

— jerome campbell, BostonGlobe.com, "Three days to get away: Prepare for a stylish long weekend," 21 May 2018
Lipicky was caught between the divider and the wall in the gym, suffering from traumatic head injuries, according to police.

— natalie dreier, ajc, "Child dies after motorized room partition crushes him at school," 21 May 2018
Bulkhead is a manmade divider, acting as a seawall.

— william axford, Houston Chronicle, "Video: Walden man saves deer from drowning," 7 May 2018
Its dividers, which can be removed and adjusted for different sizes, help keep devices separate to avoid scratching while charging.

— alexandria haslam, PCWorld, "Keep all your devices alive with this 7-port charging station for 25% off," 22 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of divider

1534

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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divider Synonyms

Synonyms

division, partition, separation, separator;

Related Words

barrier, fence, wall;

border, boundary, limit;

DIVIDER Defined for English Language Learners

divider

noun

Definition of divider for English Language Learners

: a thing that keeps two spaces or areas separate
: someone or something that causes people to disagree with one another
dividers : a tool that consists of two pointed sticks joined at the top and that is used for measuring or marking lines and angles