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

He is considered one of the best spinners in his country’s history. —Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

Each hard-sided bag has 360-degree spinner wheels, a 3-in-1 cupholder, a USB port and a phone holder for ultimate convenience. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Elevated desk accessories like this stone puzzle are far more elegant than a fidget spinner or foam stress ball. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026

The nation is giving their food processors and salad spinners another whirl. —Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 20 Mar. 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