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

England fans are in the majority as the spectators edge their way through the turnstiles, as was to be expected considering their side are the ones on home soil. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 June 2025

Cops scouring the area for surveillance footage of the suspect recovered some in the 103rd St. station, where the man is seen jumping a turnstile, cops said. —Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 6 June 2025

The turnstile at left tackle proved there isn’t a non-quarterback position that can affect an offense more than the blindside protection. —Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025

When Ellie and Dina get stuck in some turnstiles that won’t move, a clicker is all up in Dina’s business and getting ever closer. —Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 May 2025

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