splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər How to pronounce splitter (audio)
1
: one that splits
2
: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper
3

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter
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In terms of stuff, Mize has four pitches that are just about average in the four-seam, sinker, splitter and slurve. Eno Sarris, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The Dodgers will be even more excited if Sasaki can expand his arsenal beyond the four-seam fastball and splitter that were enough to dominate Japanese batters. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026 Cleveland’s Cade blows hitters away with a nasty fastball/splitter combination. Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The mop sink was missing an anti-siphon device between the splitter and hose. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splitter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of splitter was in 1623

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“Splitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splitter. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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