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

: lazy susan

Examples of turntable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By separating these two essential components from the turntable, the AT-LPA2 can isolate sensitive audio parts from any potential electrical interference, preserving the clarity of the music. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

The bar also hosts weekly vinyl collector gatherings around a long communal table and a DJ booth turntable on which guests are welcome to pop on their own selection from the 6,000-strong record collection. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025

Be sure to check out our list of the best turntables and our guide on how to upgrade your home audio for free or cheap. —Parker Hall, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025

There’s even a turntable in one corner where guests can choose their own vinyl to play. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turntable

• able
• chaebol
• fable
• label
• sable
• stabile
• stable
• table
• allocable
• educable
• integrable
• purchasable

Kids Definition

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