stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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Hillside Oak, a bright four-bedroom, four-bathroom house, and the Eliot Noyes, a four-bedroom midcentury stunner with a pool, can both be booked through Marriott Bonvoy. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025 The latest Boot Bowl, played Friday, was a stunner. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025 Heck, Notre Dame lost its second game last season to lowly Northern Illinois, a stunner, but recovered to reach the championship game. Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025 But even without the fanfare, this Wailea stunner is a prime destination for those whose idea of a vacation is simply beach, sun and pool. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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