turntable

noun

turn·​ta·​ble ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce turntable (audio)
: 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)

Examples of turntable in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turntable was in 1835

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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

turntable

noun
turn·​ta·​ble -ˌtā-bəl How to pronounce turntable (audio)
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record

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