spoiler alert

noun

: a reviewer's warning that a plot spoiler is about to be revealed

Examples of spoiler alert in a Sentence

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Yes, Wilkins has been a country-music artist for some years now, with releases dating back to 2015 on her Instagram that featured, spoiler alert, American-flag cover art. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026 And—spoiler alert—the iX2500 proved faster in our tests, even though the two models are rated for the same speeds. David English, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026 But, spoiler alert, Sony acquiesced. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026 And spoiler alert, sandpaper lips don’t make for good kissing. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for spoiler alert

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoiler alert was in 1982

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“Spoiler alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoiler%20alert. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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