English dictionary

turnout

noun

Parts of speech

Definitions

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.
  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.
  8. 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.

Synonyms

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