splitter

noun

split·​ter ˈspli-tər 

1

: one that splits

2

: one who classifies organisms into numerous named groups based on relatively minor variations or characters compare lumper

3

: split-fingered fastball

Examples of splitter in a Sentence

a three-way phone line splitter

Recent Examples on the Web

That package adds the Z06’s striking and functional carbon-fiber accoutrements, including aero dive planes and a splitter up front, side rockers, underbody strakes, and an aggressive rear wing. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026

Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet without back back flow device incorrectly installed before splitter. —Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 24 Mar. 2026

Barco already threw a splitter, but this new changeup has 13 more inches of fade than his split-finger and hums along a couple ticks harder. —Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Toro homered in the fifth on a splitter from Yariel Rodríguez, a 420-foot drive to right. —Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing splitter

• beam splitter
• rail-splitter

Rhymes for splitter

• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter
• hitter
• jitter
• knitter
• litter
• quitter
• ritter
• titter