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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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 Orze has a solid mid-90s fastball, but his best pitch is a mid-80s splitter that generates whiffs and grounders. Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 Observed Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 6 Jan. 2026 The right-hander features a fastball that can reach the upper-90’s as well as a curveball, slider and splitter in his arsenal. James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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