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

While most hardside coolers have two wheels, this one boasts four 360-degree spinner wheels, designed to roll smoothly across pavement, grass, and packed sand—a feature one review compared to the quality of a premium carry-on. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Many stadiums now give away sensory kits (headphones, fidget spinners) just so neurodivergent fans can survive the game. — Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

All-rounder Sam Curran took 3-36 and leg-spinner Adil Rashid picked up 2-24. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

The salad spinner and vinegar methods were equally good, getting most of the cyclospora eggs off, but even so, some were left on the fruit. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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