splitter
n.n. a tool or device that divides a single signal or power source into two or more parts. You use it to share one connection between several devices.
n. a device or tool that divides a single signal, power source, or physical object into two or more separate outputs.
I need a splitter to connect both my phone and laptop to the same charger.
The technician installed a signal splitter to allow the entire building to receive the same satellite feed.
In high-speed networking, a splitter allows multiple devices to share a single high-bandwidth connection without significant loss of data integrity or speed.
From split + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 19, 2026