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
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An average of 32,196 fans per game came through the turnstiles in ’23, and 31,361 in ’24.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Locals have installed their own turnstiles across the Dolomites as influencers continue to flock to the mountain range in northeastern Italy.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The vast majority obliged and, with concourses at full capacity, turnstiles were closed down by stewards 50 minutes before kick-off.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
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
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
Locals have installed their own turnstiles across the Dolomites as influencers continue to flock to the mountain range in northeastern Italy.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The vast majority obliged and, with concourses at full capacity, turnstiles were closed down by stewards 50 minutes before kick-off.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
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
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“Turnstile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnstile. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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
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