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

Their opponents, India, took one look at the dry, dusty pitch and loaded their side with three spinners, who took 19 wickets between them in a 10-wicket win. —Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025

Get a hardshell Samsonite luggage with 360-degree spinner wheels to maneuver through airports and train stations with ease. —Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

Other underseat carry-on deals include this Samsonite spinner (save $60) and Amazon Basics (a steal at only $46). —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

The simplicity allows its subtly flecked Donegal wool fabric, which was spun by the region’s final remaining spinner, to shine through. —Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 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