Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take for a spin

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.37 in modern English

Syllables: take -for a spin
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To test or try out something, especially an automobile.

Transitive verb

verb

To take, as a companion, for a drive in a motor vehicle.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"I kicked the tires and then the salesperson invited me to take the car for a spin."
"Well, not him exactly, but his car (a Bentley), his vacation homes (Monte Carlo and Corfu), his credit card (a black AmEx that he let her take for a spin on Rodeo Drive every weekend), […]"
"Set up desktops, laptops, iPads, and all of your devices with new tools, apps, eBooks, and programs for patrons to take for a spin."
"On Sunday, I took my family for a spin through the surrounding countryside."
"Prince William takes new wife for a spin in father's Aston Martin [title]"
"‘You couldn’t find a small area with more cycling history or more hospitality.’ Ahead of tomorrow’s big race, Wiggo takes us for a spin around his favourite hills, cafes and villages[.]"

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

takes for a spin (present, singular) taking for a spin (participle, present) took for a spin (past) taken for a spin (participle, past)

Synonyms

give something a whirl

Questions

What does take for a spin mean?: To test or try out something, especially an automobile.

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