spinner

noun

spin·​ner ˈspi-nər 

1

: one that spins

2

: a fisherman's lure consisting of a spoon, blade, or set of wings that revolves when drawn through the water

3

: a conical sheet metal fairing that is attached to an airplane propeller boss and revolves with it

4

: a movable arrow that is spun on its dial to indicate the number or kind of moves a player may make in a board game

5

: spin doctor

Examples of spinner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Convenience matters when traveling, and that’s why many people opt for those effortless 360-degree spinner wheels. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025

Left-arm spinner Nosthush Kenjige, who starred for U.S. in their remarkable victory over Oman recently, will again line up for MI New York, while Unmukt Chand, Cameron Gannon and Brody Couch are among the headline American players who have been retained. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025

The four Indian spinners put a titanium clamp on the scoring rate, bowling 37 overs between them and taking nine wickets. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Then, place the lid on top and push down on the pump to start the spinner. —Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing spinner

• money-spinner
• spinner dolphin
• web spinner

Rhymes for spinner

• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• thinner
• tinner
• winner
• beginner
• breadwinner

Kids Definition

spinner

noun

spin·​ner ˈspin-ər 

1

: one that spins

2

: a fishing lure that spins when drawn through the water