noun
Uncommon
slider
SLYD
Slider (noun) means an on-screen control that lets a user pick a value by dragging along a scale. Example: “Drag the volume slider to adjust how loud the app plays.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- sliders
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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.
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Rhymes for slider
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What does “slider” mean?
The word “slider” means an on-screen control that lets a user pick a value by dragging along a scale. In plain terms, anything that slides to give a value or effect — a UI control, a baseball pitch, or a mini burger.
How do you pronounce “slider”?
“Slider” is pronounced SLYD (/ˈslaɪdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slider” in a sentence?
Here is “slider” used in a sentence: “Drag the volume slider to adjust how loud the app plays.”
What part of speech is “slider”?
“Slider” is a noun.
Is “slider” a common word?
“Slider” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slider” have?
“Slider” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an on-screen control that lets a user pick a value by dragging along a scale.
