shifter

noun

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

Examples of shifter in a Sentence

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For someone looking for an alternative to the pricier ~US$4,200 Honda Trail 125, that’s music to the ears – a similar clutch-free, heel-and-toe-shifter kind of experience for a fraction of the price. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025 Its gated shifter, topped with a solid metal cue ball right out of a high school machine shop, feels perfect. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2025 For starters, it’s equipped with an electronic shifter with optional auto shifting: the bike will track your speed and pedaling data, and automatically shift gears for you—making for a smoother and more efficient ride. Jakob Schiller, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025 The 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards celebrated the trailblazers, activists, and culture-shifters who defined the last 12 months. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shifter

Word History

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 9 Jan. 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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