Word
turntable
US/ˈtɝnˌteɪbəɫ/
UK/tˈɜːnteɪbəl/
Definition
n. a machine that spins a record so you can listen to the music on it. It usually has a needle that moves across the surface of the record.
n. a device consisting of a rotating platform and a stylus, used for playing records. Often refers to the physical hardware of a record player.
Examples
“He carefully placed the record on the turntable.”
“The DJ spent the evening adjusting the turntable to ensure the vinyl played perfectly without any skips.”
“While digital streaming has become the norm, many audiophiles still prefer the warm, analog sound produced by a high-quality turntable and a well-maintained vinyl record.”
Examples
simple
“He carefully placed the record on the turntable.”
contextual
“The DJ spent the evening adjusting the turntable to ensure the vinyl played perfectly without any skips.”
complex
“While digital streaming has become the norm, many audiophiles still prefer the warm, analog sound produced by a high-quality turntable and a well-maintained vinyl record.”
Real-World Examples
“Willens places it on a turntable with a microscope mounted above it, and the voices of actor Fredric March and sportscaster Ted Husing fill the room.” “He found a way to make his set-up the loudest around, using two turntables and a mixer to switch between records.” Etymology
From turn + table.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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