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

Each suitcase is equipped with smooth-rolling spinner wheels, a telescoping handle, and reinforced zippers. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Weighted spinner-fly combinations worked, too. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026

Each suitcase is made with four oversized, 360-degree spinner wheels and a lightweight hardshell case, which makes rolling them over different surfaces a breeze. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

Consider them the next iteration of the 2010s-era fidget spinner. — Jennifer Liu valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 June 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