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sliders Meaning & Definition

ˈslī-dər

What Does Sliders Mean?

Sliders is a noun that means one that slides. It can also mean a freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta synonym Pseudemys scripta) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.

Sliders: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈslī-dər/
Syllables2
First known use1530

Sliders Definition (Noun)

  1. one that slides
  2. a freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta synonym Pseudemys scripta) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.
  3. one (T. scripta elegans) usually having a red stripe behind each eye and often sold as a pet
  4. a fast baseball pitch that breaks slightly in the same direction as a curve
  5. a very small meat sandwich typically served on a bun
  6. a small hamburger

Synonyms of Sliders

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Sliders in a Sentence

The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.

The slide closed the highway.

a slide on the ice

I still need to prepare some slides for my presentation tomorrow.

We ordered five sliders.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Sliders

First Known Use

1530

How Do You Say Sliders?

Sliders is pronounced /ˈslī-dər/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (slī).

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