separator

noun

ˈse-pə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce separator (audio)
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 If several teams finish on the same points total, goal difference becomes the first separator. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains. — Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Larry came down to buy a cream separator and ended up buying the whole facility. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026 Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separator
  1. divider
  2. fence
  3. wall
Noun
  • This Japanese plum blossom room divider adds a layer of privacy in the bathroom and acts as eye-catching decor.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of divider
Noun
  • Wyatt Langford then hit one off the fence to drive in the winning run.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Patriots also sawed off the decorative Royal Crowns displayed at the top of the fence around Bowling Green.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Photos of personal belongings, like smartphones, left behind the bar on the night of fire adorned the walls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Definition of wall

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