turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
ˈtərn-ˌtā-bəl 
: 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
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With her twin sisters occasionally joining her as dancing queens and her sister-in-attitude DJ Miss Milan (aka The Fairy VibeMother) rocking the turntables and performing as a rap foil, Doechii blasted through a 24-song set that rarely came up for air.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Diego Andrés Martinelli — who helped open the music venue Public Records in New York City, where some of the world’s best DJs grace state-of-the-art sound systems — and sound engineer Darrien Williamson equipped the bar with its speakers, amplifiers, turntables and mixer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
After waiting a bit, carefully remove the bowl, and with a cloth dipped in the mixture, gently wipe down the interior surfaces, including the turntable.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Lamu 2-Tier Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer This two-tier turntable is a best-seller that has been purchased more than 7,000 times in the past month.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Diego Andrés Martinelli — who helped open the music venue Public Records in New York City, where some of the world’s best DJs grace state-of-the-art sound systems — and sound engineer Darrien Williamson equipped the bar with its speakers, amplifiers, turntables and mixer.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
After waiting a bit, carefully remove the bowl, and with a cloth dipped in the mixture, gently wipe down the interior surfaces, including the turntable.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Lamu 2-Tier Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer This two-tier turntable is a best-seller that has been purchased more than 7,000 times in the past month.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Turntable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turntable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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turntable
noun
turn·ta·ble
-ˌtā-bəl
1
: a platform that can be turned around
2
: a round flat plate that turns a phonograph record
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