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

After handing out replica statues to the first 40,000 fans who went through the turnstiles Friday, the Mariners posted a photo on X of the giveaway — now with a broken bat. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026

Authorities placed yellow tape near the turnstiles at Grand Central to bar commuters from entering. —Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026

Officials said multiple trains would be diverted from the station as the investigation continued, and photos taken at the scene showed yellow tape near the turnstiles at Grand Central to bar commuters from entering. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026

Memphis basketball's average turnstile attendance dropped below 4,000 fans per game this season. —Erin Munz, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 21 Mar. 2026

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