shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər 

: one that shifts

especially : gearshift

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because of that, the company is currently focused on hybridization and automatic gearboxes connected to steering wheel paddle shifters. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 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

Galatea’s most popular subgenres included paranormal and shifter books, fantasy romance, dark romance and stories with an enemies-to-lovers plotline, per the study. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Bank of America's report last week came after Ferrari unveiled its 12 Cilindri Manuale, a 12-cylinder with a 6-speed shifter and an electronic clutch priced at $675,000. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 11 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