noun🔗Share(sometimes derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions."Aunt Mildred, a spinster well past the age most women marry, is often asked when she plans to find a partner. "culturefamilyagesocietypersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who spins (puts a spin on) a political media story so as to give something a favorable or advantageous appearance; a spin doctor, spin merchant or spin master."The political spinster framed the teacher's controversial comments in a positive light, arguing they were actually a valuable contribution to the debate. "politicsmediacommunicationgovernmentjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomeone whose occupation was spinning thread."In the village, the old spinster made thread for the local weavers. "historyjobpersonworksocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA woman of evil life and character; so called from being forced to spin in a house of correction."The villagers whispered that the spinster was known for her dishonest dealings. "personcharacterhistoryagemoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA spider; an insect (such as a silkworm) which spins thread."The silkworm is a type of spinster that produces strong, beautiful threads. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading