stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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