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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Visually, the Orbit Theory is a beautiful turntable. Brad Moon, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 One is holding all my vinyl and has heavy speakers and a turntable on top. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024 Spin speed was eliminated as a variable by driving SWIFT’s spinners with synchronous AC motors locked to 3,600 rpm by their 60-hertz AC power source, just as phonograph turntables are driven. IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024 The former includes the Botanical Room offering fragrances and floral compositions by Mexican brands and florists, the Listening Room with vinyl, turntables and music stations, as well as the Wardrobe and Bedroom spaces dedicated to rtw. Martino Carrera, WWD, 24 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 3 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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