How to Use turkey in a Sentence

turkey

noun

• He was acting like a complete turkey.
• Place the turkey in a large stock pot and pour over the brine.
  — Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
• But how about some turkey and fruit in the mix as well?
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2022
• His first breed of the poults is a broad-breasted bronze turkey first bred in the 1800s.
  — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2022
• What was the famous line from the WKRP turkey drop episode?
  — Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 19 Nov. 2024
• There’s a song in the air, there’s a star in the sky, there’s a mother’s deep prayer, but no turkey to buy.
  — Leslie Anne Tarabella, al, 8 Dec. 2020
• After countless hours in the oven, the turkey was still frozen.
  — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
• All that said, those looking to get their turkey fresh from the farm could be out of luck.
  — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2021
• Here's hoping someone tossed the soiled turkey in the garbage.
  — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 May 2021
• May your turkey be plump, and may your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
  — Leah Hall, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022
• Place the turkey in the bag and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2022
• The hot dog's flavor paired even better with the pickle than the turkey's.
  — Annalise Frank, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
• At its very best, turkey hunting is a close range game.
  — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024
• Your advice to teach the daughter-in-law how to cook a turkey was so sexist!
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
• Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey in this easy taco recipe.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
• It’s not just the turkey that will cost more this Thanksgiving.
  — Kelly Tyko, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2021
• For Atene, the turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and pies won’t have much to do with the holiday.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021
• Cook until the turkey is browned and caramelized on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes, making sure to break up any large chunks.
  — Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
• Homemade turkey gravy is a point of pride for Thanksgiving cooks and the favorite part of the feast for many of us.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• The turkey Reuben is another hit, with meat made in-house.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2021
• Close the bag and put the turkey and bag in a roasting pan in the refrigerator.
  — oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021
• The hours spent in the crew van with the AC on full blast, eating turkey sandwiches and waiting for the heat to die down.
  — Devin Kelly, Longreads, 23 July 2021
• Watch this video for some unique ways to use a turkey baster that doesn't involve a turkey.
  — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
• Our guide will get you through the day, one decision at a time: how to cook the turkey, which sides to serve, what to make ahead and how to end the meal.
  — J. Edward Moreno, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
• Iowa alone, one of the top turkey-producing states, has lost more than 13 million birds to the avian flu.
  — Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
• Benjamin Franklin wished the turkey was the national bird.
  — House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2023
• Discard the brine, rinse the turkey and dry thoroughly.
  — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The Cratchits’ Christmas feast won’t be a small turkey but a seagull and driftwood.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021
• Use it to whip up a flavorful turkey stock that can be a base for future soups and stews.
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
• Orders for 10 people receive a whole turkey; orders for five to nine people receive a turkey breast.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024