English dictionary
turnout
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- The act of coming forth.
- The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.
- A place to pull off a road.
- A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.
- A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
- A striker.
- That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.
- Net quantity of produce yielded.
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.
