shifter

noun

shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift

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The most common issue is with the switch at the base of the shifter. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026 Volvo has elevated its interior materials for an even more premium feel in all models, but the top of the line features crystal controls, including the gear shifter, that give it a jewel-like feel. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 Black Alcantara and carbon fiber cover the majority of the interior, with discrete gold accents on paddle shifters and elsewhere on the trim. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026 This niche world is centered on hot-rod versions of standard light commercial load shifters. New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shifter

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First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shifter was in 1571

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“Shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifter. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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shifter

noun
shift·​er ˈshif-tər How to pronounce shifter (audio)
: one that shifts
especially : gearshift
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