Spiral
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Winding in a continuous curve that moves outward from a central point at increasing distances.
“The staircase followed a spiral path up to the lighthouse lamp room.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈspaɪrəl/
Syllables
spir·al
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