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 Designed for maximum comfort, Pedi Couture’s toe separator sandals are practical and time-saving, ensuring pedicures don't get ruined. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The doctors made a small cut under each breast and then inserted a channel separator to move around the breast tissue. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Brunson remains the go-to scorer and respected leader whose unflappability in crunch time, even during his down games, is the ultimate separator. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 If several teams finish on the same points total, goal difference becomes the first separator. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separator
  1. divider
  2. fence
  3. wall
Noun
  • Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • The room itself is a loft with a low ceiling and some storage, plus a double bed and a divider for privacy.
    — Adam Williams July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of divider
Noun
  • Many have set up traps outside their homes, hanging sticky tape from trees and fences to trap the flies and reduce the size of the swarms.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Staff again recommended approving the encroachment permit for the new fence.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of fence
Noun
  • One famous local on the celebrity wall is aviation pioneer Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel to space.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • The head of Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, has said the agency is putting up 6 miles (10 kilometers) of wall a week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of wall

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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