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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Gentex recently acquired renowned speaker brand Klipsch, along with Onkyo, famous for receivers and turntables. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025 There’s a grounding terminal available if your turntable requires one. PC Magazine, 23 July 2025 Simple-To-Use Turntable The Pro-Ject 1 was developed to bring an audiophile-grade, simple-to-use turntable within reach of music lovers at an accessible price. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 The Japanese brand, which is known far and wide for its superlative turntables, introduced a new in-ear headphone model last year called the EAH-AZ100 that comes closer to replicating the sound of over-ear headphones than anything else on this list. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025 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 4 Aug. 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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