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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Eovaldi’s splitter was in prime form. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 Because of his splitter, lefties struggle against Leiter, while righties crush him. Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Jackson Merrill then beat a 3-1 splitter on the outer edge of the plate into the ground toward shortstop to end the inning with a 6-4-3 double play. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 That effort started with Tyler Mahle, who worked around four walks to pitch 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts (five coming with his splitter). Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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