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 addition to minnows, try using insect larvae, subsurface flies, small spinners, jigs and tiny crankbaits pulled directly over the beds. —John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026

Each bag is made with a hardside exterior that can handle the chaos of baggage claim, plus they’re fitted with four smooth spinner wheels to navigate through the airport smoothly. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

After losing Mushfiqur Rahim early to the bowling of Hasan Ali, Shanto struck seven boundaries in his knock before being trapped lbw by left-arm spinner Noman Ali (3-76). —ABC News, 12 May 2026

Jetsetting college grads need a reliable carry-on to bring on flights, and this popular spinner bag doesn’t disappoint. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 May 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