turnkey

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adjective

turn·​key ˈtərn-ˌkē 

: built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate

a turnkey nuclear plant

a turnkey computer system

also : of or relating to a turnkey building or installation

a turnkey contract

turnkey vendors

turnkey

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noun

plural turnkeys

: one who has charge of a prison's keys

Examples of turnkey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Varas expects interest from automotive enthusiasts as well as luxury real estate investors drawn to the turnkey nature of the homes and the opportunity to own one of six such residences in the country. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

Taking a step forward by looking into the past, Elbit Systems proposes a turnkey package to convert standard commercial vessels into drone hubs capable of managing nine to 12 Hermes 650 Spark platforms. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Noun

Becky Fatemi, executive partner at United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty, says buyers are increasingly looking for homes that combine architectural pedigree with modern updates that offer a turnkey experience. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

Executive suites around the world have treated artificial intelligence as a magical, turnkey panacea—a single software deployment capable of magically cutting operating expenses, multiplying labor output and delivering immediate margins. — Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1860, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1622, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turnkey

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy