Word Noun
turntable
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəɫ/ UK /tˈɜːnteɪbəl/ turntable UK spelling turntables
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.”
Etymology
From turn + table.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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