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turntable

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɝnˌteɪbəɫ// UK //tˈɜːnteɪbəl// turntable

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.


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.

Origin

From turn + table.

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