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turnout

noun

The act of coming forth.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
T
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. The act of coming forth.

  2. The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

  3. A place to pull off a road.

    “When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass.”

  4. A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.

  5. A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.

  6. A striker.

  7. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.

    “A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turnout.”

  8. Net quantity of produce yielded.

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Example Sentences

When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass.
A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turnout.

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