turntable
noun
the rotating disk that spins the record on a phonograph.
turntables
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pluralof turntable.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A DJ in a sharp suit is manning the turntables, and waitresses in ties and white smoking-jacket-inspired dresses—outfits of Eagle’s design—scour the crowd as people dance with drinks in the air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
He got behind the turntables for a mini-set that eulogised his former collaborator Amy Winehouse -- who died in 2011 -- and featured US rapper Ghostface Killah and Dua Lipa.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
Live DJs spin records on a set of turntables, which helps to create a richer and more analog sound that is closer to the original track than compressed versions such as MP3s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Early hip-hop DJs embraced the LP for its extended, well-produced tracks that they sampled on turntables for breakdancers and rappers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
This was the “booth” where the DJ stood, surrounded by turntables, mixers, decks, and dials.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
