turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: a revolvable platform: such as
a
: a rotating platform that carries a phonograph record
b
: a platform with a track for turning wheeled vehicles (such as locomotives)
c
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The club also bought the train depot for $1 from the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company and moved it closer to the turntable.
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 June 2026
One of those products was the Beogram 3000 Series turntable, originally released in 1985.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But turntables have nothing to do with radio, right?
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 1 June 2026
After waiting a bit, carefully remove the bowl, and with a cloth dipped in the mixture, gently wipe down the interior surfaces, including the turntable.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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John Lauritsen, CBS News, 18 June 2026
One of those products was the Beogram 3000 Series turntable, originally released in 1985.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But turntables have nothing to do with radio, right?
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 1 June 2026
After waiting a bit, carefully remove the bowl, and with a cloth dipped in the mixture, gently wipe down the interior surfaces, including the turntable.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for turntable
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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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