shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər 

: one that shifts

especially : gearshift

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, the day-shifters all abruptly acquire eye-black face paint for some unexplained reason. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026

Like when, despite having a broken shifter and his car being stuck in fourth gear, Busch still won a race at Pocono in 2021. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 May 2026

And because the shifter is on the column, GMC didn’t have to design a fancy folding lever like Ford did for the F-150. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 25 June 2026

While the shifter is tiny and driver-assistance systems can be overbearing, the S3 ultimately delivers a fun, polished, and fast luxury performance. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 19 June 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