turnstile

noun

turn·​stile ˈtərn-ˌstī(-ə)l 

: a post with arms pivoted on the top set in a passageway so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one

Examples of turnstile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New Yorkers should expect new turnstiles at 20 subway stations by the end of the year, MTA officials said Monday — with another 20 coming in 2026. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025

Word of mouth and positive critical reactions helped drive traffic in Europe, and the hope is curiosity continues to spin turnstiles, particularly given the strength of the domestic scores. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2025

Video footage of the attack obtained by local station ABC7 Eyewitness News shows Lynskey standing on the platform close to the edge, in front of a row of turnstiles. —Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025

Yet nothing will ever beat seeing the old cottage itself alongside the Grade II listed Johnny Haynes Stand with its original, poky turnstiles. —Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for turnstile

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle

Kids Definition

turnstile

noun

turn·​stile -ˌstīl 

: a post having arms which turn around that is set in an entrance or exit so that persons can pass through only on foot one by one