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 salad spinner and vinegar methods were equally good, getting most of the cyclospora eggs off, but even so, some were left on the fruit. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Hope hit 10 boundaries and dominated not only the pacers but also Jayasuriya by using his feet well against the spinner. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Each suitcase is equipped with smooth-rolling spinner wheels, a telescoping handle, and reinforced zippers. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Weighted spinner-fly combinations worked, too. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 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