turnkey

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adjective

turn·​key ˈtərn-ˌkē 

: built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate

a turnkey nuclear plant

a turnkey computer system

also : of or relating to a turnkey building or installation

a turnkey contract

turnkey vendors

turnkey

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noun

plural turnkeys

: one who has charge of a prison's keys

Examples of turnkey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Taking a step forward by looking into the past, Elbit Systems proposes a turnkey package to convert standard commercial vessels into drone hubs capable of managing nine to 12 Hermes 650 Spark platforms. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

This is a simple and turnkey way to bypass the lottery that can be less costly than fundraising, and most people will need a hotel anyway. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Noun

Most buyers are choosing grand townhouses or mansions with gardens, while those opting for apartments are gravitating toward sprawling penthouses and turnkey residences in luxury buildings with hotel-style amenities. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Mini suites enable start-ups and other small employers the opportunity to gain a toehold in premium buildings through affordable, turnkey, move-in-ready spaces. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1860, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1622, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turnkey

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy