stemwinder

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(stemwīndər)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
stem•wind•er  (stemwīndər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Timea stemwinding watch.
  2. Slang Terms[Older Slang.]
    • something remarkable of its kind.
    • a rousing speech, esp. a stirring political address.
    • a stirring orator. Also, stem-winder. 
  • stem1 + winder 1865–70, American.


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