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

Hang Reflective Ornaments Flash tape, reflective wind spinners and pinwheels, and even old CDs can be used to scare off birds. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Josh Inglis is leading Australia for the second successive series after losing 2-1 to Pakistan on wickets tailor-made for spinners last week. —ABC News, 8 June 2026

Transfer the sliced or diced leeks to a colander or salad spinner. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026

Jetsetting college grads need a reliable carry-on to bring on flights, and this popular spinner bag doesn’t disappoint. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 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