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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As Jays fans, tucked in the last rows of the upper bowl, stood in anticipation, Yesavage reached up to them with his high release point and sent splitters, fastballs and sliders by the Yankees. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 In homes where phone and internet share the same line, providers may also supply a DSL filter (splitter) to prevent interference between voice and data signals. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Both pitchers are tall, have a strong splitter and made their debut at 22 years old. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 The starter relied heavily on his splitter, getting eight of his swing and misses on the pitch and throwing it for about 36 percent of his pitches. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splitter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 9 Oct. 2025.

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