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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The new brass liked his splitter, and told him to start throwing it more. Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The Sox closer relied heavily on his splitter and struck out Wood swinging to preserve a 5-4 victory. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 Catcher Patrick Bailey didn’t offer much when asked about Walker’s sinker usage in Game 1 or Keaton Winn’s splitter usage in Game 2 (Winn threw 10 straight at one point). Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Garrett Stubbs walked and Turner grounded into a double play before Schwarber, who was 4 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, doubled to right field on a full-count splitter. CBS News, 30 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 5 May. 2026.

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