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

Wickham raised his fifty off 123 balls with a single against off-spinner Nayeem Hasan. — ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Smooth spinner wheels make long walks to an airport gate or just down the street quicker, and the adjustable handle comfortably supported my personal item. — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Then, pat the leaves with a paper towel or use a salad spinner to help dry the arugula before making your dish. — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026

Children have also left behind plenty of toys — including eight mini race cars, three bouncy balls, dozens of assorted figurines, rubber ducks, fidget spinners and other trinkets. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 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