winder

noun

wind·​er ˈwīn-dər How to pronounce winder (audio)
: one that winds: such as
a
: a worker or machine that winds thread and yarn
b
: a key for winding a mechanism (such as a clock)
c
: a step that is wider at one end than at the other (as in a spiral staircase)

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The purchase includes wrist straps, a winder and a high-quality storage bag. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 This collection, housed in a special-edition winder display box, retails for $1 million. — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Those milder winders are also clearly migrating northward, changing what areas have snowy winters and what areas get sloppy wet weather. — Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 From mechanical winders to fish finders and underwater cameras, there’s a vast world of modern-day fishing gear to explore. — Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for winder

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winder was in the 14th century

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“Winder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winder. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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