turntable

noun

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turn·ta·ble | \ ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl

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

Examples of turntable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s something about a splash of color or a unique swirl that adds to the experience, especially when the record starts spinning on the turntable. — Brad Moon, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021 The company has continued to expand the system, with a matching turntable (the SpinDeck, manufactured by Pro-Ject), the SpinStand record stand, and now the SpinSub. — Brad Moon, Forbes, 26 June 2021 At the end of the line, operators had to get off the car and push it around on the turntable. — Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2021 The turntable comes in both a sleek black or silver color to match with almost any home aesthetic. — Billboard, 6 Aug. 2021 Mostly made up of paneled walls with doors leading to different rooms, the sets revolve on a giant turntable. — Tim Diovanni, Dallas News, 29 July 2021 Ridden hard by a Stanton 681 EEE cartridge mounted on an AR turntable, these were never abused but nowhere near new. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 July 2021 Set the turntable on top for 270-degree audio in an extremely compact space. — Brad Moon, Forbes, 26 June 2021 Having a turntable to reminisce with my childhood music is always welcome. — Gregg Ellman, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021

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