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 spinner wheels give you an effortless glide that feels buttery smooth. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed also returned to the team and replaced fast bowler Mohammad Wasim. —ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026

Thus the earnest rush to clear their names at the outset and set the record straight that the spinner was already missing. —Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

The lightweight shell and smooth spinner wheels make navigating chaotic terminals feel way less dramatic. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 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