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

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

In 2024, Statcast had Imanaga’s four-seamer with a plus-4 Run Value, a quality offering to pair with his impressive splitter. —Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Wendell Floranus gave the Netherlands two scoreless innings and struck out Acuña on a splitter, but Venezuela’s relievers kept the Dutch from putting together a rally. —Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026

Working in a healthy mix of fastballs, cutters and splitters, Sasaki struck out two and was able to limit hard contact, which had been an issue for him in the first inning and in his first start last week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. —Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 3 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