spoiler alert

noun

: a reviewer's warning that a plot spoiler is about to be revealed

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Companion, written and directed by Drew Hancock, follows a weekend getaway with three couples at a remote cabin, which falls into chaos as it is revealed (slight spoiler alert) that Thatcher’s character Iris — in a relationship with Jack Quaid‘s Josh — is a companion robot. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 The song is credited to four actors and singers, two of whom voice Mufasa, while the others perform as Taka, who—spoiler alert—goes on to be known as Scar. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Even when—spoiler alert—a change in the couple’s circumstances entails a sharp increase in expenses, it’s neither discussed nor sweated over. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 Obviously knowing that the actual dog, spoiler alert, is okay. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spoiler alert

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spoiler alert was in 1982

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“Spoiler alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoiler%20alert. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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