spun

American  

[spuhn] / spʌn /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of spin.

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adjective

1. formed by or as by spinning. spinning.

spun British  

/ spʌn /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of spin

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adjective

1. formed or manufactured by spinning

   spun gold

   spun glass

Other Word Forms

• half-spun adjective
• unspun adjective
• well-spun adjective

Etymology

Origin of spun

First recorded in 1480–90, for the adjective

Example Sentences

In the high-tech megacity of Shenzhen in southern China, Prince Andrew looked on as dancers spun and waved streamers to entertain an audience of investors and innovators.

From BBC

A wood card table opened and shut its leaf, then spun over and turned fully upside down!

From Literature

The bidding war could come down to what investors think the Discovery cable assets are worth, seeing as they would be spun out to investors under the terms of Netflix’s offer.

From Barron's

Just knowing it was hers and she had spun on it made me feel like I knew her better.

From Literature

Those channels are slated to be spun off to a new company later this year.

From Los Angeles Times