spinner

noun

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

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Parents editor, Katrina Cossey, told me her son loves these fidget spinners after receiving one as a prize from a visit to the dentist. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 16 July 2025 Sparklers, fountains and spinners are OK, according to guidance from the city of Phoenix. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025 Hang Reflective Ornaments Flash tape, reflective wind spinners and pinwheels, and even old CDs can be used to scare off birds. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2025 Netting along eves, models of owls and hawks, spinners and windsocks can all be used (sometimes with varying success) to scare off woodpeckers. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spinner

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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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