shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər 

: one that shifts

especially : gearshift

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Top down, paddle shifters playing tunes with the twin-turbo V-8, laser-precise steering channeling the car through turn after turn as if guided by invisible rails. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

On his latest Hyperdub release, the Japanese producer born Takahide Higuchi sings more than on previous records but tortures his voice through a gauntlet of pitch-shifter effects. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

But also sort of mythic, almost going back to classic storytelling, this sort of shape shifter story, and Frankenstein story of it all. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 July 2026

This is just what Harley had built – an out-of-the-box pro-drag bike complete with slicks, wheelie bars, a hissing air-shifter and a proper multi-stage clutch set-up specifically for the drag strip. — New Atlas, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing shifter

• shape-shifter

Rhymes for shifter

• drifter
• lifter
• sifter
• swifter

Kids Definition

shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər 

: one that shifts

especially : gearshift