divider

noun

di·​vid·​er də-ˈvī-dər 

1

: one that divides

2

dividers plural : an instrument for measuring or marking (as in dividing lines)

3

: something serving as a partition between separate spaces or areas

a highway divider

Illustration of divider

• dividers

Synonyms

• division
• partition
• separation
• separator

Examples of divider in a Sentence

Concrete barriers are used as highway dividers.

She has proven to be a divider of people.

He says that he's a uniter, not a divider.

Recent Examples on the Web

This cookware organizer has a wire frame with adjustable dividers and divots meant for lid handles. —Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024

The company sells decorations that can be snapped onto to the bags, as well as attachments like dividers, pockets and a cupholder add-on strong enough to carry the viral Stanley Quencher. —Nicolas Vega,raffi Paul, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024

There’s a single particle in the box, located to the left of the divider. —Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024

The cosmetics case is outfitted with adjustable, removable dividers, and zipper pockets to keep toiletries organized. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing divider

• voltage divider

Kids Definition

divider

noun

di·​vid·​er də-ˈvīd-ər 

1

: something that divides

a room divider

2

plural : an instrument for measuring or marking

Medical Definition

divider

noun

di·​vid·​er də-ˈvīd-ər 

: the second incisor tooth of a horse situated between the center and corner incisors on each side compare nipper sense 2