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spindom

spindom noun: the realm, territory, or sphere of spinning.

Noun

spindom (uncountable)

  1. (humorous, nonce-word) The realm, territory, or sphere of spinning.
    • I would LOVE to learn how to spin, congrats on taking the first step towards spindom!!!2007, Spindles Etc. « The Knerdy Knitter
  2. The realm, territory, or sphere of political spin.
    • He was curmudgeonly about the level of spin that journalists were putting on Verdi 'celebrations' during his lifetime; the present levels of spindom would have him gnawing the woodwork.2001, George Henry Hubert Lascelles Harewood (Earl of), Opera
    • Wal-Mart is driving could-have-been-Pulizer-prizewinning newshounds to a life of inglorious spindom.2006, No: It's all Sam's fault

Origin of spindom

From spin + -dom.

Questions about spindom

What does spindom mean?
Spindom means the realm, territory, or sphere of spinning.
What part of speech is spindom?
Spindom is a noun.

Words near spindom in the dictionary

  1. spindling
  2. spindlings
  3. spindly
  4. spindoctor
  5. spindoctors
  6. spindom
  7. spindown
  8. spindowns
  9. spindrift
  10. spindrifts
  11. spine

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