spoiler alert

noun

: a reviewer's warning that a plot spoiler is about to be revealed

Examples of spoiler alert in a Sentence

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The storyline revolves around a delicious plot twist that the film’s trailer unfortunately gives away in wanton fashion, so my presenting a spoiler alert seems a bit superfluous. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 What will happen if the Eagles actually fall behind against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday or the Detroit Lions or Washington Commanders next week (spoiler alert)? Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Beyond Westworld: All the artificial intelligence on-screen Umm... spoiler alert? Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025 With every financial bridge laughingly long ago burned behind her and — spoiler alert! Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spoiler alert 

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spoiler alert was in 1982

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“Spoiler alert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spoiler%20alert. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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