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

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

Still photos released by police show at least one suspect jumping a turnstile. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025

And when fans walked through the turnstiles, Lozano’s greetings in Spanish were among the messages booming from stadium speakers. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 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