slider

noun

slid·​er ˈslī-dər 

1

: one that slides

2

: a freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta synonym Pseudemys scripta) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.

especially : one (T. scripta elegans) usually having a red stripe behind each eye and often sold as a pet

3

: a fast baseball pitch that breaks slightly in the same direction as a curve

4

: a very small meat sandwich typically served on a bun

especially : a small hamburger

Examples of slider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aiden May, chosen with the Marlins’ competitive balance pick at No. 70, is an Oregon State right-hander with a very effective slider. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 July 2024

Should the Orioles help him with his location, Allsup has tremendous upside with a slider, changeup and curveball helping him against both right- and left-handed hitters. —Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024

Measuring 30mm x 33mm in yellow gold, its case was broken by a discrete slider on its left flank that triggered the repeater function, while its movement was built by European Watch & Clock Company. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 July 2024

Senga, 31, retired the first seven batters Sunday and faced the minimum through three innings, using a pitch mix that included a mid-90s fastball, a cutter, a sweeper, a slider and his signature forkball. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

slider

noun

slid·​er ˈslīd-ər 

1

: one that slides

2

: a baseball pitch thrown like a fastball but breaking similarly to a curve

3

: a small meat sandwich typically served on a bun

especially : a small hamburger