Main Entry: turn·out

Pronunciation: \ˈtərn-ˌau̇t\

Function: noun

Date: 1688

1 : an act of turning out
2 chiefly British a : strike 3a b : striker 1d
3 : the number of people who participate in or attend an event <a heavy voter turnout>
4 a : a place where something (as a road) turns out or branches off b : a space adjacent to a highway in which vehicles may park or pull into to enable others to pass c : a railroad siding
5 : a clearing out and cleaning
6 a : a coach or carriage together with the horses, harness, and attendants b : equipment, rig c : manner of dress : getup
7 : net quantity of produce yielded