spoiler

UK
/ˈspɔɪlə/
US
/ˈspɔɪlər/

Translations

spoilernoun
spoilers
pl
UK
/ˈspɔɪlə/
US
/ˈspɔɪlər/
I accidentally read a spoiler for the movie.
Я случайно прочитал спойлер к фильму.
спойлер (автомобильный)
The car's spoiler improves its aerodynamics.
Спойлер автомобиля улучшает его аэродинамику.
spoileradjective
more spoiler
Comp.
most spoiler
Super.
UK
/ˈspɔɪ.lə/
US
/ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “spoiler alert”, “spoiler policy”).
spoilerinterjection
Used as a stand-alone warning that the following text or speech contains plot spoilers.
Synonyms
Spoiler alert!
Spoiler warning!
Spoiler ahead!
Warning: spoilers
Contains spoilers!

Definitions

spoilernoun
A person or thing that spoils something, such as a plan or an event.
The rain was a spoiler for the outdoor wedding ceremony.
A description of an important plot development in a television show, movie, or book that reveals the outcome or an important twist.
I accidentally read a spoiler about the movie's ending before watching it.
An aerodynamic device attached to a vehicle to reduce lift and increase stability at high speeds.
The sports car's spoiler helps it maintain traction on the racetrack.
A candidate or party in an election that has little chance of winning but whose presence may draw votes from other candidates, thereby affecting the outcome.
Many voters worried the independent candidate would be a spoiler and tip the race to the opposition.
spoileradjective
Revealing or containing plot details that may spoil a reader’s or viewer’s enjoyment.
He posted a spoiler comment that ruined the finale for everyone.
spoilerinterjection
Used to alert readers or listeners that subsequent information will divulge key plot details.
Spoiler: the hero sacrifices himself in the final scene.