spoiler

noun
UK: /ˈspɔɪ.lər/
US: /ˈspɔɪ.lər/

  1. Information that reveals important plot points in a story, ruining the surprise for someone who hasn't seen or read it.

    1. I hate when people post a spoiler online before I've had a chance to watch the show.
    2. Be careful discussing the movie; some people haven't seen it yet, and we don't want any spoiler alerts.

  2. A person who reveals plot points, diminishing the enjoyment of others.

    1. Don't be such a spoiler; let people enjoy the book at their own pace.
    2. My friend is a notorious spoiler, so I avoid discussing new movies with him until I've seen them.
spoiler verb

  1. To reveal important plot points of a story, ruining the surprise for others.

    1. Please don't spoiler the ending; I want to be surprised.
    2. He spoiled the entire movie for me by telling me who the killer was; now there's no fun watching.
spoiler adjective

  1. Intended to reveal plot points or details about a story before someone has experienced it themselves.

    1. The headline was a spoiler; I already knew the main character dies.
    2. I avoid reading spoiler reviews until after I've watched the program episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spoiler" in English means: Information that reveals important plot points in a story, ruining the surprise for someone who hasn't seen or read it., A person who reveals plot points, diminishing the enjoyment of others..

The phonetic transcription of "spoiler" is /ˈspɔɪ.lər/ in British English and /ˈspɔɪ.lər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "spoiler": "I hate when people post a spoiler online before I've had a chance to watch the show.". More examples on the page.