stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

plural stabilizers

: one that stabilizes something: such as

a

: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state

b

: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea

c

: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane

specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration

Examples of stabilizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Expedition includes a new front suspension and shocks as well as enhancements to the frame and stabilizer bar, rear end, and body mounts. —Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 25 June 2025

That’s an even scarier proposition without the great stabilizer – Gobert – there to cover up holes. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025

Hiking involves walking on uneven ground, which engages more muscles in the back, including small stabilizers, glutes, and the core, to keep you upright. —Korin Miller, Outside Online, 6 June 2025

The products are made without harsh chemicals and are free of stabilizers, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, dyes, and animal byproducts. —Gillian Telling, People.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stabilizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer

Kids Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something

especially : a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane

Medical Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er

variants also British stabiliser

ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one that stabilizes something

especially : a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state