sliver
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Put another way, Daco says a small sliver of upper-income Americans buoyed by big increases in their stock investments are driving consumer spending, the main engine of U.S. economic growth.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Or a whole tangerine and an entire avocado toast, as opposed to a sliver?
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Most metro systems in India have failed to achieve even a sliver of the ridership projected during their planning stages, according to experts.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
But those shuttered hospices represent a sliver of the massive industry in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Then the blackness above me is broken by a sliver of light.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing sliver
NASA’s Webb Delivers Deepest Infrared Image of Universe Yet
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Marrow Thieves
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Birchbark House
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
