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)

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The turntable's plinth is finished in black ash veneer, and the system comes with a hinged dust cover. New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 Watch for a review of this stunning turntable coming soon. Brad Moon, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 In more recent times, SME has manufactured some formidable turntables, with tonearms offered not as an accessory, but a complement to the turntable model of choice. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2024 The espresso martinis were flowing as gaggles of club-goers approached the DJ booth, asking the woman behind the turntable for a selfie. Annie Goldsmith, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turntable 

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of turntable was in 1804

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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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