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divider
noun
di·vid·er
də-ˈvī-dər 
1
: one that divides
2
3
: something serving as a partition between separate spaces or areas
a highway divider
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.
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Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Umbra’s Cascada design is a modern take, featuring sculptural asymmetric shapes—with two stackable compartments and nine removable dividers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In the center, the two adjacent suites can remain open for companions traveling together or be blocked off with a full height divider.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Umbra’s Cascada design is a modern take, featuring sculptural asymmetric shapes—with two stackable compartments and nine removable dividers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In the center, the two adjacent suites can remain open for companions traveling together or be blocked off with a full height divider.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divider. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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
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