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

This almost full-day event brought together about 100 guests from across the supply chain, including spinners, weavers, knitters, garment manufacturers, brands and more. —Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2025

Its hard-shell exterior protects your belongings, and the spinner wheels provide effortless mobility to breeze through the airport. —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025

These days, however, custom lure makers turn out exceptional spinners designed specifically for targeting trophy pike and muskies. —Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025

But it was removed in October after the part of one spinner fell to the floor below. —Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 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