spinner

noun

spin·​ner ˈspi-nər How to pronounce spinner (audio)
Synonyms of spinnernext
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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India have left out left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav for spin-bowling allrounder Saransh Jain, who is also playing in his first test. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Finger-spinner Ali Usman extracted significant turn from an unusually dry Headingley pitch, claiming five wickets late on the second day, including those of Cox, Lawrence and Brook. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In 2024, machinery manufacturer Rieter named Usha the first spinner to receive its Com4recycling-rotor license. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Anxiety rings have moved from niche fidget tool to mainstream men’s jewelry, with dragon scale designs and gothic spinner bands leading the trend. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 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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