noun
slider
SLYD
noun
1
An on-screen control that lets a user pick a value by dragging along a scale.
"Drag the volume slider to adjust how loud the app plays."
2
(baseball) A pitch thrown with spin that curves sideways as it approaches the batter.
"He struck the batter out with a sharp slider low in the zone."
3
(informal) A small burger, typically served on a mini bun.
"They ordered a plate of sliders to share at the bar."
How to Use Slider
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnything that slides to give a value or effect — a UI control, a baseball pitch, or a mini burger.
Common pairings
drag the slider
throw a slider
order sliders
Word Forms
sliders plural, Sliders plural
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Etymology
From "slide" plus "-er"; the small-burger sense started as a nickname for miniature steamed hamburgers at White Castle restaurants.