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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While Olympians in Milan walked into a packed stadium with flashing lights and thumping techno music played by a DJ at a turntable that looked like ice, the mountain ceremonies took place through the streets.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Architectural speakers double as modern art, spinning an eclectic soundtrack, from Chappell Roan to Wu-Tang Clan, while a wall of vinyl and a turntable set the tone for a night worth lingering over.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The first-generation Project G had a high-end Elac Miracord 10H turntable, while later models used a Garrard Lab Series turntable.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
In another reply, the store added Wright placed multiple orders for old and new classics and even purchased a turntable.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Architectural speakers double as modern art, spinning an eclectic soundtrack, from Chappell Roan to Wu-Tang Clan, while a wall of vinyl and a turntable set the tone for a night worth lingering over.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The first-generation Project G had a high-end Elac Miracord 10H turntable, while later models used a Garrard Lab Series turntable.
—Allison Marsh, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Jan. 2026
In another reply, the store added Wright placed multiple orders for old and new classics and even purchased a turntable.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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