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

And between offensive line issues such as the left-tackle turnstile last season and a receiver group decimated by injuries, Mahomes seldom played with the fluidity that earned him NFL MVP honors in his first season as a starter and defined his early years. —Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025

There’s been an injury turnstile on the line, but the train in the trenches has kept on pushing forward, with new faces stepping up weekly. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025

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

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