stunner

noun

stun·​ner ˈstə-nər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of stunner in a Sentence

His wife is a real stunner. The jury's decision was a stunner.
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This open-back, drop-waist stunner in an icy Cinderella blue? Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 This brings us to D.S. & Durga’s new trio of distinct aromatic scents: a verdant and green fougère; a regal, woodsy floral; and a breezy, spicy summer stunner. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 27 May 2025 Get the recipe Red Pepper–Anchovy Toasts This stunner of an appetizer comes together with boquerones and a few pantry staples. Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 The last Clásico was nothing short of incredible, a match of the year candidate from Pedri’s long-range stunner to Kylian Mbappé’s career-first free kick goal to this sheer loopiness in the 116th minute: So, two words: El Clásico. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stunner

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stunner was in 1829

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“Stunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stunner. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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stunner

noun
stun·​ner ˈstən-ər How to pronounce stunner (audio)
: one that stuns or is stunning
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