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divider

[dih-vahy-der] / dɪˈvaɪ dər /


NOUN
screen
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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

As a result, Friday's evening play will feature just the second instalment of the match between Barry Hawkins and Mark Williams, with the divider raised so the whole arena can watch.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

A witness told the station that the car had smashed into a divider at the tunnel that passes underneath the airport.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026

At select hours, Kelley said, staff will put up a divider to create Deep Cut, a fancier “speakeasy restaurant” that will emphasize steak and seafood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025

You aren’t looking at the road and slip across the yellow divider.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Seats are at the forefront, with private pods kitted out with extra storage space, wireless charging, ottomans and retractable privacy dividers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Lau's cubicle is one of nine in a single unit, separated by thin wooden dividers, in a 60-year-old building in one of Hong Kong's poorest neighbourhoods, Sham Shui Po.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

Then there are the tall medians - or road dividers, as they are locally called.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025

Though the move hasn’t been without its challenges for the K-6 community: The new space doesn’t have permanent interior walls, requiring the use of temporary dividers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2025

“And you used the RealNotes five-color assorted page dividers, Tuff-Enuff limited edition,” Maddie said faintly, swooning as she ran her hand over them.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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