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

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj along with pacers Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada have been rested. —ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026

These are the hard-working spinners that glide through terminals and survive baggage claim chaos. —Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

There is still room for improvement in mechanical recycling, and this focuses mostly on improving the uptake of the fiber by spinners. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026

Nunn provided derby participants with details on favorable trout rigs and bait, including Carolina rigs, PowerBait, mini jigs and spinners. —Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 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