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

Lightweight yet durable enough to resist bumps while on the go, the carry-on suitcase is complete with spinner wheels and a telescopic handle to effortlessly glide through the airport. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025

In other words ducks have been shot at over spinners before. —Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025

Opt for durable Samsonite luggage with plenty of packing space and 360-degree spinner wheels that glide smoothly. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Prime Day is a great time to pick up some of those less expensive kitchen essentials, like a scale or a peeler and finally treat yourself to that salad spinner. —Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 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