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Definition of fader

fader

/ˈfeɪdər/
fa · der
Plural:faders
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fader Lexical Profile

fader Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sliding control or knob on an audio mixing console, lighting board, or video editing console used to gradually increase or decrease the level of a signal.

Example

"The sound engineer slowly pushed up the master fader as the band began their opening song."

2

A person, competitor, or thing that loses strength, momentum, or prominence over time.

Example

"Despite leading the race for the first ten miles, the runner proved to be a late fader in the final stretch."

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• Rhymes for fader

• Nearby Words

fadeaway
faded
fadeout
fader
fading
fae
fag

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fader
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