spinner

/ˈspɪnɚ/

//ˈspɪnɚ// noun

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"spinner" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“spinner” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #18,194 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#18,194
frequency rank, English
7
letters
9
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Agent noun of spin; someone or something who spins.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

spinner vs stinger
71% similar
spinner vs stunner
71% similar
spinner vs spooner
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for spinner
PropertyValue
Headwordspinner
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈspɪnɚ/
Letters7
Frequency rank#18,194
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “spinner” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). spinner lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for spinner is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈspɪnɚ/. Corpus data places it at rank #18,194 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 21 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for spinner, with forms such as "psinner", "sipnner", and "spinenr". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "stinger", "stunner", "spooner", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English spynnere; equivalent to spin + -er. The correct English form is spinner, spelled S-P-I-N-N-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Agent noun of spin; someone or something who spins.
  2. 2
    A conical fairing near the hub of some aircraft propellers or turbofan fans.
  3. 3
    A device that is spun in games to choose a number or symbol.
  4. 4
    The coin thrower in a game of two-up.
  5. 5
    A mentally disturbed or eccentric person; weirdo.
  6. 6
    Primarily in the adult film industry, an woman with a tiny frame, usually very thin and small-breasted.
  7. 7
    An input control for entering a number, with accompanying arrowed buttons that increase or decrease the value.
  8. 8
    A spin bowler.
  9. 9
    A manoeuvre in which the surfer makes a complete 360° turn while riding a surfboard.
  10. 10
    A type of lure consisting of wire, a rotating blade, a weighted body, and one or more hooks.
  11. 11
    An ornamental hubcap that spins independently of the wheel
  12. 12
    A Eurasian nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus).
  13. 13
    A dolphin (Stenella longirostris).
  14. 14
    A spinneret.
  15. 15
    A spider.
  16. 16
    A kind of dumpling, shaped by "spinning" it in the hands.
  17. 17
    A spin doctor.
  18. 18
    Ellipsis of fidget spinner.
  19. 19
    A flat target mounted on an axis so that a ball passing through can make it spin around, usually awarding a certain number of points for every revolution it completes.
  20. 20
    A record turntable or CD player.
  21. 21
    A disc jockey.

Etymology

From Middle English spynnere; equivalent to spin + -er.

This word in other languages

casserole(Français)Spinner(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: psinner,sipnner,spinenr,spiner,spinnerr,spinnre,spniner,sppinner,sspinner

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of spinner - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

psinner2sipnner2spinenr2spiner1spinnerr1spinnre2spniner2sppinner1
Edit distance from "spinner"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "spinner"?
"spinner" is spelled S-P-I-N-N-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈspɪnɚ/.
What does "spinner" mean?
As a noun, "spinner" means: Agent noun of spin; someone or something who spins.
What words are commonly confused with "spinner"?
"spinner" is commonly confused with "stinger", "stunner", "spooner". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "spinner"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "spinner" is /ˈspɪnɚ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "spinner"?
From Middle English spynnere; equivalent to spin + -er. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “spinner”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-P-I-N-N-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈspɪnɚ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “stinger” - see the side-by-side comparison. spinner vs stinger
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list