1
a
: one that spoils
b
: one (such as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success
2
a
: a long narrow plate along the upper surface of an airplane wing that may be raised for reducing lift and increasing drag see airplane illustration
b
: an air deflector on an automobile to reduce the tendency to lift off the road at high speeds
3
: information about the plot of a movie or TV program that can spoil a viewer's sense of surprise or suspense
also
: a person who discloses such information
Examples of spoiler in a Sentence
The review contains a few spoilers, so don't read it if you haven't seen the movie.
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Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Kirsten Acuna, People.com, 16 June 2025
At the rear there is also a black spoiler at the bottom edge of the liftgate glass and a diffuser panel under the bumper.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Monterrey has the opportunity to be a spoiler in the group that also includes J-League side Urawa Red Diamonds.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
In addition to possibly playing spoiler in the Outstanding Drama Series contest, Dept. Q is poised to be a contender in the acting races as well.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for spoiler
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“Spoiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoiler. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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spoiler
noun
spoil·er
ˈspȯi-lər 
1
a
: one that spoils
b
: one (as a political candidate) having little or no chance of winning but capable of depriving a rival of success
2
: a device (as on an airplane or automobile) used to disrupt airflow and decrease lift
3
: information about the plot of a book, motion picture, or television program that can spoil a reader's or a viewer's sense of surprise or suspense
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