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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But for most of his big-league career, the splitter was inconsistent at best. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2025 Bauer mixes in four pitches: fastball, slider, curveball and a splitter serves as his changeup. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 May 2025 After fouling off a bunt attempt on a 1-0 splitter from José Soriano, Maldonado sent a 96 mph sinker rolling slowly onto the grass on the left side of the infield. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025 So Garrett leaned into the execution of his sinker early and splitter late to work around a single in the eighth and to retire the side in order in the ninth, keeping Judge in the on-deck circle for the final out. Tim Britton, New York Times, 5 July 2025 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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