turntable

noun turn·ta·ble \ -ˌtā-bəl \

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of turntable

: a revolvable platform: such as

a : a rotating platform that carries a phonograph record

b : a platform with a track for turning wheeled vehicles (such as locomotives)

c : lazy susan

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These Old Men They Play Records will battle on turntables against FCS Sound System at 7 p.m. April 20 at Rock Island Public House, 13328 Old Western Ave. in Blue Island (708-388-5513 or rockislandpublichouse.com).

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Beverly Records ready with exclusive vinyl releases for Record Store Day," 12 Apr. 2018
Now host of an NPR podcast, Kool Bob Love (as he is also known) steps behind the turntable at Snug.

— courtney devores, charlotteobserver, "8 buzzworthy concerts coming to Charlotte in the next week | Charlotte Observer," 11 Apr. 2018
True, Urban Outfitters still offers turntables in their home goods section, and real-life Rex Manning Day celebrations continue to this day.

— emma stefansky, HWD, "Empire Records Is Coming to Broadway," 7 Apr. 2018
Captain Mike Coakley and Bert Davis positioned Ladder 1 on Franklin Street, put the jacks down to stabilize the truck, and started stretching 110 feet of high-tensile aluminum ladder from a turntable on the back of the truck toward the roof.

— sean flynn, Esquire, "The Perfect Fire," 9 Mar. 2017
From her motivating workouts to her videos from behind the turntables at New York's best parties, her snaps will give you major FOMO.

— david yi, Harper's BAZAAR, "Your Updated Guide for Who to Follow on Snapchat," 2 Mar. 2017
The new space is jam-packed with records, CDs, and cassettes — along with an interesting collection of turntables, speakers, and other used stereo equipment for sale.

— jeremy hallock, star-telegram, "Doc's Records returns in a funky space at The Foundry that's a perfect fit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 23 Mar. 2018
Dubbed the Hip-Hop Dojo, the room gives patrons a chance to play on turntables, build rhymes and practice their tagging skills.

— aidin vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, "Put ‘em under glass: Hip-hop gets the museum treatment in Oakland," 22 Mar. 2018
Chris Squire, Fish Out of Water This 1975 solo record by Yes bassist Chris Squire was a $3 bargain-bin find and has spent a whole lot of time on my turntable over the past year.

— luca cimarusti, Chicago Reader, "Adam Luksetich of Foul Tip on his contrarian pick for best country album ever," 20 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of turntable

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Definition of turntable for English Language Learners

: the part of a record player that turns the record
: a platform that is used to turn vehicles (such as railroad cars) around

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