Added 10 October 2026
spin-off
/ˈspɪn.ɔf/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about spin-off at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An offshoot.
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An incidental benefit or unexpected pay-off.
Space research often provides a spin-off for everyday technology.
- A by-product.
Origin
Deverbal from spin off.
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