turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: 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
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Around 40% of record buyers in the United States don’t own a turntable, noted James Duvall, principal analyst and head of entertainment at Futuresource Consulting.
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Wallace also got behind the turntable at weddings, corporate events, and private engagements, Power 92 said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Founded in 1965, Technics quickly became synonymous with engineering excellence—from pioneering direct-drive turntables to advancing digital amplification technologies that continue to shape the industry today.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025
In this room, there are 10 turntables for vehicles, a colossal light fixture in the center that can replicate the light at high noon to dusk for an outdoor effect; there is an exterior courtyard too for real natural light and even a conference room to go over marketing and finances for a car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 14 Dec. 2025
Wallace also got behind the turntable at weddings, corporate events, and private engagements, Power 92 said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Founded in 1965, Technics quickly became synonymous with engineering excellence—from pioneering direct-drive turntables to advancing digital amplification technologies that continue to shape the industry today.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025
In this room, there are 10 turntables for vehicles, a colossal light fixture in the center that can replicate the light at high noon to dusk for an outdoor effect; there is an exterior courtyard too for real natural light and even a conference room to go over marketing and finances for a car.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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