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

In this case, we were given a bunch of bricks and asked to balance out the spinner. —Ian Stokes, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026

That became 26-4 when Liam Livingstone was caught behind for 14 off wrist spinner Digvesh Rathi (1-46). —ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026

Not only are the double spinner wheels multi-directional, but they’re designed to roll exceptionally quietly, adding another layer of sophistication to your airport repertoire. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

He is considered one of the best spinners in his country’s history. —Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 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