eliminator

American  

[ih-lim-uh-ney-ter] / ɪˈlɪm əˌneɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that eliminates.

2. Also called battery eliminator.  a device that operates from a power line to supply current and voltage to a circuit designed to be operated by a battery.

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Other Word Forms

• eliminatory
  adjective
• noneliminatory
  adjective
• preeliminator
  noun

Etymology

Origin of eliminator

First recorded in 1880–85; eliminate + -or ²

Example Sentences

On Saturday, live on BBC Two, she faces Ellie Bouttell in a WBC title eliminator.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Shane Wright scored with the final play of the game as St Helens snatched a sensational come-from-behind Super League play-off eliminator victory against Leeds Rhinos at a stunned Headingley.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Leigh Leopards swept aside Wakefield Trinity in the first Super League play-off eliminator to book their semi-final place.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

In the women's match, Originals need a massive win to overhaul Spirit on net run-rate and keep their hopes of qualifying for the eliminator alive.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

At the top of the side chambers is a spray; at the bottom are gutters and an eliminator or set of baffle plates to separate the fine mist from the air.

From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)