1. information that reveals important plot details of a book, movie, or TV show before someone experiences it
Usage: informal
2. a person or thing that spoils or ruins something
3. an aerodynamic device on a vehicle designed to reduce lift or improve stability
Usage: automotive; aviation

Examples

• Please don’t give me any spoilers about the movie ending.
• The review contained major spoilers for the new season.
• Rain was the spoiler that ruined our picnic plans.
• The sports car had a large spoiler on its rear deck.
• The rear spoiler helps keep the race car stable at high speeds.
• The third-party candidate acted as a spoiler in the election.
• Don’t be a spoiler and tell everyone the surprise.