turner

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

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

Unlike regular spatulas meant for stovetop cooking, the more dramatically bent head of this grill turner sits at the optimal angle to flip heavy foods without putting any extra strain on your wrist. —Laura Denby, Saveur, 6 Aug. 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

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