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

Get a hardshell Samsonite luggage with 360-degree spinner wheels and maneuver through spaces like a pro. —Shalwah Evans, People.com, 8 July 2025

The four spinner wheels glide smoothly through terminals, and the hard shell is built to withstand constant use. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson, a fine left-arm spinner, should really be in the mix but has been ignored. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025

This suggests spinners are playing it safe in times of uncertainty and leveraging their carryover textile products to ensure a better and speedier service to their clients. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025

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