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

The four Indian spinners put a titanium clamp on the scoring rate, bowling 37 overs between them and taking nine wickets. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Then, place the lid on top and push down on the pump to start the spinner. —Kayleigh Drake, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

The jug is made of stainless steel, and the plastic spinner comes right off, making cleanup as easy as a quick run under the faucet. —Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025

This almost full-day event brought together about 100 guests from across the supply chain, including spinners, weavers, knitters, garment manufacturers, brands and more. —Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2025

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