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

Aside from the higher velocity, Bachman has improved the movement on his changeup and slider. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026

Guests can select from three varieties when building their own box of either two or six sliders. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026

Tuesday, his average velocity on his slider, sinker and four-seamer were all up, with his four-seamer topping 95 mph multiple times. —Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026

But the 25-year-old left-hander showcased a good slider and limited a slumping New York lineup to two runs and four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. —CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

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