stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

plural stabilizers

: one that stabilizes something: such as

a

: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state

b

: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea

c

: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane

specifically : the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration

Examples of stabilizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change. —Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The Flash stabilizer legs now fold up to nest inside the burner, and the whole package than fits inside the 1-L pot, along with the gas canister. —New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025

Moreover, many types of polymers are formulated with additives like plasticizers and stabilizers to enhance their performance. —Arlene Blum, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Available off-road features include locking rear and center differentials and disconnecting front stabilizer bar. —Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stabilizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer

Kids Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something

especially : a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane

Medical Definition

stabilizer

noun

sta·​bi·​liz·​er

variants also British stabiliser

ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 

: one that stabilizes something

especially : a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state