turnstile
pronunciation
How to pronounce turnstile in British English:
UK [ˈtɜ:nstaɪl]
How to pronounce turnstile in American English:
US [ˈtɜrnstaɪl]
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- Noun:
- a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms; set in a passageway for controlling the persons entering
Word Origin
- turnstile (n.)
- 1640s, from turn (v.) + stile (n.).
Example
- 1. What I hadn 't anticipated was that to sit down , I would have to first squeeze through a tiny turnstile .
- 2. From turnstile money to media rights , sponsorships to replica football apparel , a big empire has developed .
- 3. And push the turnstile to get in .
- 4. Go through the turnstile , and take the escalator down .
- 5. From turnstile money to television rights , sponsorships to replica football apparel , a prominent industry has arisen .