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

This Samsonite 21-inch carry-on suitcase features 360-degree spinner wheels for maximum ease of movement. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025

Make Bezos send wet places salad spinners to dry out stuff. —Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 16 June 2025

Once the lettuce perks up, give it a spin in the salad spinner to remove excess moisture. —Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

Located in Habiganj, Bangladesh, the now vertical denim manufacturer was established in 2017 as a spinner and weaver. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 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