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

But would-be applicants need to be convinced that at the Padres’ managerial office, there’s not a turnstile in place of a door. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025

While the team was out and about on an overseas promotional tour, the latest in the 43-year-old cyber saga just didn’t pop wheelies at turnstiles. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025

Make no mistake, though, this footballing mecca, where the turnstiles closed for the final time 25 years ago this week, was a truly special place. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

Some transit systems have installed fare gates designed to deter turnstile jumpers. —Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 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