spoiler alert

noun

: a reviewer's warning that a plot spoiler is about to be revealed

Examples of spoiler alert in a Sentence

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To say anything else, or even some of what was just said, would be to get into spoiler alert territory. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026 Nothing that’s happened so far quite prepares viewers for what’s to come (spoiler alert), as the wide open expanse turns out to be a literal minefield. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026 During episode two, Williams has a few moments of misunderstanding when speaking with comedian Ron Funches and Donna Kelce — who, spoiler alert, is a Traitor and was the second biggest suspect at roundtable. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026 But, spoiler alert, all the heating instructions are the same—essentially, heat in the microwave for two to three minutes or in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes (until the proteins’ internal temperature is 165°F). Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spoiler alert

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoiler alert was in 1982

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“Spoiler alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoiler%20alert. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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