Meaning of the word slider in English

What does slider mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

slider

US /ˈslaɪ.dɚ/
UK /ˈslaɪ.dər/
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Noun

1.

a small sandwich, typically served on a small bun, often as an appetizer or part of a meal with multiple small items

Example:
We ordered a plate of mini cheeseburger sliders for the table.
The restaurant is famous for its pulled pork sliders.
2.

a person or thing that slides

Example:
The baseball player was a fast slider into second base.
The camera has a smooth slider for cinematic shots.
3.

a type of pitch in baseball that breaks sharply downward and away from the batter

Example:
The pitcher threw a nasty slider that the batter swung at and missed.
His fastball is good, but his slider is his best pitch.