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

With four pairs of spinner wheels along the long edge of the bag, the opposite edge supports a platform that securely holds the carrier for animals up to 25 pounds. —Sal Vaglica, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

With its sleek, minimalist design and smooth spinner wheels, this bag gives an aesthetic upgrade to your travel game. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025

Use a salad spinner to spin the beans dry. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025

The most notable thing about this spinner is the large profile of the aluminum wings. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 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