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
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The review contains a few spoilers, so don't read it if you haven't seen the movie.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Without giving away too many spoilers, the storyline involves multiple characters, scenes, and encounters on an island as well as in New York City.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025
No spoilers here for those who haven't watched the entirety of The Bad Batch yet, but the ending satisfactorily closed that story arc while also setting up a future for certain characters.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Be warned: This article includes hints and comments that may contain spoilers for today’s puzzle.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 14 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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