Noun (2)
in the days before physical fitness became part of the mainstream, turners in athletic clubs were often regarded as social oddities
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Co-host and letter turner Vanna White remains on the program.—Campbell Roper, arkansasonline.com, 13 Sep. 2024 Unlike regular spatulas meant for stovetop cooking, the more dramatically bent head of this grill turner sits at the optimal angle to flip heavy foods without putting any extra strain on your wrist.—Laura Denby, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024 There are tons of amazing Prime Day mattress deals for all types of sleepers, including cooling options for those who run hot and medium-firm miracle beds for tossers and turners.—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 17 July 2024 The six-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom adobe-style home is a head turner both on the inside and the outside, and has a gentle subtle appeal with jaw-dropping views of the city from almost every window.—Tj MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for turner
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Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
German, from turnen to perform gymnastic exercises, from Old High German turnēn to turn, from Medieval Latin tornare — more at turn
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