turnon

[turn-on, -awn]

noun

Slang.

1. something that arouses one's interest or excitement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turnon¹

1960–65, in sense “activation”; 1965–70, for current sense; noun use of verb phrase turn on

Example Sentences

Depending on what pieces are essential to your turnon, it’s often a lot easier than you might think to work those elements into your sex life.

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• allurement 
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