turnkey

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adjective

turn·​key ˈtərn-ˌkē How to pronounce turnkey (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
The turnkey property, revamped by the designer to showcase his singular style and taste, comes completely furnished, down to the artwork and decorative objects. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 The turnkey apartments start at $6,495,000, and the price varies on the size of the residence and the level of customization. Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
Photo: Upstate Down The listing photo shows off the living room with large picture windows in this turnkey home. Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024 There, the turnkey collection of 1,700-square-foot, two-bedroom villas bearing price tags that start in the $4 million range provides buyers with access to wine country lifestyles and Napa’s natural landscape. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turnkey 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1860, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turnkey was in 1622

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“Turnkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turnkey. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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