Spoiler Alert

Pronunciation: /ˈspɔɪlər əˌlɜrt/

Definitions of spoiler alert

noun a statement or warning that reveals important plot details or endings of a story, movie, or TV show

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to give away the ending of the movie, so spoiler alert!

A2 Spoiler alert: the main character is actually a ghost the whole time.

B1 I hate when people spoil the plot for me, so please give a spoiler alert.

B2 Before discussing the latest episode, I have to give a spoiler alert.

C1 The book had a major plot twist that I didn't see coming, so I have to give a spoiler alert.

C2 As a film critic, I always try to give a spoiler alert before revealing any key details.

Examples of spoiler alert in a Sentence

formal I must issue a spoiler alert before discussing the ending of the novel.

informal Spoiler alert: the main character dies at the end of the movie.

slang Just a heads up - spoiler alert - the twist in the plot is mind-blowing!

figurative In life, there are no spoiler alerts for the unexpected twists and turns that may come our way.

Grammatical Forms of spoiler alert

• past tense: spoiled
• plural: spoiler alerts
• comparative: more spoiler alert
• superlative: most spoiler alert
• present tense: spoils
• future tense: will spoil
• perfect tense: have spoiled
• continuous tense: is spoiling
• singular: spoiler alert
• positive degree: spoiler alert
• infinitive: to spoil
• gerund: spoiling
• participle: spoiled

Origin and Evolution of spoiler alert

First Known Use: 1994 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'spoiler alert' originated in the early days of the internet and was popularized by online forums and communities.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a warning to prevent revealing important plot details of a movie or TV show, the term has since evolved to also include warnings for other types of content such as books, games, and sporting events.