turner

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noun (1)

turn·​er ˈtər-nər 

: 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)

tur·​ner ˈtər-nər  ˈtu̇r- 

: a member of a turnverein : gymnast

Synonyms

Noun (2)

• acrobat
• 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

White, who served as a tile turner during Pat Sajak's run and now for Ryan Seacrest, has worn a different look for every single episode. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025

Crafted from solid beechwood, this set comes with a slotted spoon, solid spoon, solid turner, solid ladle, and a serving fork. —Melony Forcier, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025

Drysdale is a rather interesting Aussie bloke, born and raised on a dairy farm, then trained as a fitter and turner, toolmaker, tool and gauge design draftsman, and hydraulics technician. —New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024

Beyond the sound and motion, the Breakout is perhaps Harley’s most effective head turner and compliment generator. —William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

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

Phrases Containing turner

• page-turner

Rhymes for turner

• burner
• earner
• learner
• sterner
• afterburner

Kids Definition

turner

noun

turn·​er

ˈtər-nər

: one that turns

especially : a kitchen tool for lifting and turning foods

Biographical Definition

Turner 1 of 4

biographical name (1)

Tur·​ner ˈtər-nər 

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