turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: 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)
c
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Behind the turntables, the veteran music aficionado effortlessly blended decades of Hip-Hop, R&B, funk, electronic, and other genres, keeping guests on their feet.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Jan. 2025
View 6 Images Though best known for its music gear, Korg scratched its way into new territory last year with a tribute to the Handy Trax portable turntable.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Potter’s career behind the turntables finetuned his ability to read crowds, adapt on the fly and deliver memorable experiences—skills that would come in handy when rethinking the on-course golf dining experience.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Gift the three-speed turntable in one of its many colors to someone who’s always listening to music.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 25 Jan. 2025
View 6 Images Though best known for its music gear, Korg scratched its way into new territory last year with a tribute to the Handy Trax portable turntable.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Potter’s career behind the turntables finetuned his ability to read crowds, adapt on the fly and deliver memorable experiences—skills that would come in handy when rethinking the on-course golf dining experience.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Gift the three-speed turntable in one of its many colors to someone who’s always listening to music.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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