turnstile

noun

turn·​stile ˈtərn-ˌstī(-ə)l 

: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one

Examples of turnstile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to keep guests streaming through the turnstiles, theme parks need to build new attractions and that comes at a high price. —Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

This year, starting with the Aug. 28 home opener against Minot State, that family can simply walk through the turnstile. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2025

Fed-up Italian farmers have set up mountain turnstiles to charge access to Instagram hot spots. —Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2025

Even in relatively small major-league stadiums, Rosner said, selling out means bringing 2.5 million people through the turnstiles each year. —Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turnstile

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle

Kids Definition

turnstile

noun

turn·​stile -ˌstīl 

: a post having arms which turn around that is set in an entrance or exit so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one