Main Entry:

turn·out

Pronunciation:

\ˈtərn-ˌau̇t\

Function:

noun

Date:

1688

1: an act of turning out2chiefly British a: strike 3a b: striker 1d3: 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 siding5: a clearing out and cleaning6 a: a coach or carriage together with the horses, harness, and attendants b: equipment, rig c: manner of dress : getup7: net quantity of produce yielded