sinker meaning

sinker as a noun

1. a small ring-shaped friedcake

   Synonyms: doughnut, donut

   Type of: friedcake

   Kinds: raised doughnut

2. a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)

   Type of: weight

   Related forms: sink

3. a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate

   Type of: pitch

sinker in a sentence

• The public bought it hook, line and sinker, didn't they?

How to pronounce sinker

sinker is pronounced /ˈsɪŋkɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with sinker

• tinker
• drinker
• thinker
• winker
• freethinker