spinner

noun

spin·​ner ˈspi-nər How to pronounce spinner (audio)
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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

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The twist was that Japanese denim-spinners weren’t mimicking the denims of the Eighties. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 In the cursed days of auto-sync, pre-mixed sets, and the celebrity spinner, few have done as much to defend the noble art of the DJ as Felix Manuel, aka Djrum, a selector who combines galactically expansive taste with equally vast technical skill. — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026 Marcus Arthur tells Deadline about walking a tightrope in a streaming-first world where linear remains a big money-spinner. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 Younglingz’s latest version of its child-friendly travel suitcase features removable spinner wheels, a padded seat, folding handles, folding foot pedals, and a safety belt. — Time Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spinner

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spinner was in the 13th century

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spinner

noun
spin·​ner ˈspin-ər How to pronounce spinner (audio)
1
: one that spins
2
: a fishing lure that spins when drawn through the water

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