spoiler — information that reveals important plot details of a movie, book, or show
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: information that reveals important plot details of a movie, book, or show
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɔɪlər/
Example Sentences
- My friend accidentally gave me a huge spoiler about who dies in the season finale.
- The car's spoiler makes it look fast even when it's parked at the grocery store.
- She's the kind of spoiler who reads the last page of a book first.
spoiler
NOUN[/ˈspɔɪlər/]
information that reveals important plot details of a movie, book, or show
information that reveals important plot details of a movie, book, or show
Spoil her movie night with plot reveals!
The toiler by the boiler becomes the ultimate spoiler!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French 'spoil' (to damage or plunder), dating to the 15th century. Originally referred to a person or thing that destroys or ruins something. In modern usage, the term has expanded to mean information that spoils the enjoyment of a film, television show, or narrative.
Breakdown
spoil (to ruin, damage) + -er (agent suffix indicating one who performs the action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend accidentally gave me a huge spoiler about who dies in the season finale.”
“The car's spoiler makes it look fast even when it's parked at the grocery store.”
“She's the kind of spoiler who reads the last page of a book first.”
“The racing team added a new spoiler to improve the car's aerodynamics.”
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