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)
c
: lazy susan

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But turntables have nothing to do with radio, right? — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 1 June 2026 My turntable is out of the shot, but a few records from my collection are visible in the bottom left-hand corner. — Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Anyone can call themselves genreless; anyone can sell their guitars and/or turntables and buy the other. — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 Record collections are growing and turntables are increasingly common again as part of home stereo setups. — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 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

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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