Definition of separatornext
as in divider
something that divides, separates, or marks off the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another

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Recent Examples of separator But his lack of experience as a head coach is an obvious separator when comparing his candidacy to other names on the Spartans’ watchlist. Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025 My favorite kitchen tool picks include clip-on strainers, jar openers, egg separators, scraper spatulas, herb scissors, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 With an anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte, and other electrical elements, even fly-by-night battery makers can get the cells to work. Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025 Some battery packs may have cells with separator damage. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • There’s also a divider that’s also a pouch, which can hold your makeup brushes, hair ties, or even jewelry.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
  • HBlife Acacia Wooden Dish Dividers Use these wood dividers with eight slots to organize cutting boards, bakeware, serving platters, and more.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This is easy if a structure like a fence is already in place to mark the property line.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
  • King was knocked off the motorcycle and tumbled into a wooden fence, CHP public affairs Officer Jasmine Lopez said.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The design also features Logitech’s first in-wall mounting option with a virtually invisible installation.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Float your sofa away from the wall or angle seats toward each other.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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