spin room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of spin room
First recorded in 1985–90; from spin ( def. ) (in the sense “influence in a particular direction”) + room ( def. )
Example Sentences
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I was sitting next to the pollster Mark Diffley in the spin room, who was telling me that the more people get to know the politicians, the less they like them.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump greets reporters in the spin room following a March 3, 2016, debate in Detroit.
From Salon • Feb. 29, 2024
After televised debates, he has fled reporters waiting in the spin room.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2024
The spin room operates on a 24/7 schedule.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2024
Also good to have on hand: the instant spin room, where we’ve rounded up top liberal and conservative commentators.
From Slate • Oct. 7, 2020
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