turner

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noun (1)

turn·​er ˈtər-nər How to pronounce turner (audio)
: one that turns or is used for turning
a pancake turner
especially : a person who forms articles with a lathe

turner

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noun (2)

: a member of a turnverein : gymnast

Examples of turner in a Sentence

Noun (2) in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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Noun
The poll was a head turner as the state had been considered a safe Trump stronghold. James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 Larson said the turners also donate bowls to Empty Bowls Hill Country in Boerne. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024 This nonstick pan set comes with two frying pans, a saucepan with lid and steamer, casserole pot with lid, sauté pan with lid, and a white silicone turner. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024 Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program. Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turner 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

German, from turnen to perform gymnastic exercises, from Old High German turnēn to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare — more at turn

First Known Use

Noun (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1854, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of turner was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Turner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turner. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

turner

noun
turn·​er
ˈtər-nər
: one that turns
especially : a kitchen tool for lifting and turning foods

Biographical Definition

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biographical name (1)

Tur·​ner ˈtər-nər How to pronounce Turner (audio)
Frederick Jackson 1861–1932 American historian

Turner

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biographical name (2)

J(oseph) M(allord) W(illiam) 1775–1851 English painter

Turner

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biographical name (3)

Nat 1800–1831 enslaved American who led other enslaved Americans in a rebellion

Turner

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biographical name (4)

Ted 1938–     Robert Edward Turner III American television executive
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