noun

sinker

SIHNG-kuh

Sinker (noun) means a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink. Example: “He clipped a small sinker above the hook.”

noun

A weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink.

"He clipped a small sinker above the hook."

(baseball) A fast pitch that drops sharply as it nears the batter.

"The pitcher's sinker induced a easy ground ball."

(informal, US) A doughnut.

"He grabbed a coffee and a sinker on his way to work."

How to use sinker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that sinks or drops — a fishing weight, a dropping pitch, or, informally, a doughnut.

Word forms

sinkers plural

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Etymology

From sink plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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doughnut donut

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Rhymes for sinker

tinker pinker blinker thinker stinker Drinker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sinker” mean?

The word “sinker” means a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink. In plain terms, something that sinks or drops — a fishing weight, a dropping pitch, or, informally, a doughnut.

How do you pronounce “sinker”?

“Sinker” is pronounced SIHNG-kuh (/ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “sinker” in a sentence?

Here is “sinker” used in a sentence: “He clipped a small sinker above the hook.”

What part of speech is “sinker”?

“Sinker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sinker” have?

“Sinker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink.

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