spoiler

spoil·er

noun \ˈspȯi-lər\

Definition of SPOILER

1

a : one that spoils b : one (as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success

2

a : a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag — see airplane illustration b : an air deflector on an automobile to reduce the tendency to lift off the road at high speeds

3

: information about the plot of a motion picture or TV program that can spoil a viewer's sense of surprise or suspense; also : a person who discloses such information

Examples of SPOILER

1. The review contains a few spoilers, so don't read it if you haven't seen the movie.

First Known Use of SPOILER

15th century

Rhymes with SPOILER

boiler, broiler, moiler, oiler, toiler