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

Ham-And-Cheese Sliders Grandma's stash of Hawaiian rolls is the secret to the perfect sliders, especially for a Sunday football watch party. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

Scott spiked a first-pitch slider, then tried a fastball well above the zone. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025

Scott had Lee struck out on a 3-and-2 slider that Lee tipped into Rortvedt’s glove. —Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025

The next 3-2 slider missed the zone. —Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slider

• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider
• snider
• spider
• stridor
• wider
• collider

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