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

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

Remote page turner: $19.99 Kindle owners need a remote page turner. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024

Paris Hilton Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set This colorful nonstick cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch frying pans, a 2-quart saucepan and lid, a 4-quart deep saute pan with lid, a 4.3-quart Dutch oven with lid, and a silicone-head spoon, as well as a slotted turner. —Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024

As the godson of the legendary Tina turner, Gary also enjoys singing and dancing. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 18 Sep. 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

2 of 4

biographical name (2)

J(oseph) M(allord) W(illiam) 1775–1851 English painter

Turner

3 of 4

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