spin·out
ˈspin-ˌau̇t 
: a rotational skid by an automobile that usually causes it to leave the roadway
spun out; spinning out; spins out
: to make a rotational skid in an automobile
Examples of spinout in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
ABC News, 3 May 2026
On a normal bike, a sudden pedal mash can often produce a short burst of acceleration followed by a spinout while shifting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
However, the system did not stop the suspect, who spun out of control after being tapped by the Grappler and crossed three lanes of traffic before crashing into a wall, according to television footage.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spinout
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noun
Corey Heim, in only his third start this year for 23XI Racing, led 69 laps, but with 11 laps left brought out the final caution of the day, the fourth because of a single-car spinout.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
On a normal bike, a sudden pedal mash can often produce a short burst of acceleration followed by a spinout while shifting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Airports themselves, liminal spaces that, normally, are pleasantly severed from the lurches of the world, spun out, too.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
However, the system did not stop the suspect, who spun out of control after being tapped by the Grappler and crossed three lanes of traffic before crashing into a wall, according to television footage.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spinout
Cite this Entry
“Spinout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinout. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
