stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

plural stabilizers

: one that stabilizes something: such as

a

: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state

b

: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea

c

: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane

specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration

Examples of stabilizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, development in this area has since stalled, and there is little effort today to expand systemic stabilizers across the ecosystem. —Mark R. Weaver, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025

From lubricated stabilizers to two sound-dampening foam layers beneath a stainless steel plate, the board's components seem built to last. —PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025

Like ice cream, frozen yogurt also typically contains sweeteners and flavorings, as well as stabilizers and emulsifiers. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Another option is to use fuel stabilizer which will help keep the gasoline fresh and the generator’s fuel system in good shape. —Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stabilizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer

Kids Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something

especially : a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane

Medical Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er

variants also British stabiliser

ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one that stabilizes something

especially : a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state