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

Seattle will turn the Pats’ offensive line into a turnstile, and Maye will accordingly hit new statistical lows. —Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026

Guests age 65 and older must present a valid photo ID at turnstiles for free entry. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Last summer, Georg Rabanser — a former Italian national team snowboarder who owns meadowland near Seceda — installed a turnstile to charge visitors crossing his land to photograph views of the San Giovanni di Ranui church on the opposite side of the valley. —Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026

Tucker consistently found himself in the backfield during the scrimmage while Jacas and Young made opposing offensive linemen look like turnstiles in 1-on-1s. —Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026

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