turret

noun

tur·​ret ˈtər-ət 

ˈtə-rət,

ˈtu̇r-ət 

1

: a little tower

specifically : an ornamental structure at an angle of a larger structure

2

a(1)

: a revolving armored structure on a warship that protects one or more guns mounted within it

(2)

: a similar upper structure usually for one gun on a tank

(3)

: a gunner's fixed or movable enclosure in an airplane

b

: a tall building usually moved on wheels and formerly used for carrying soldiers and equipment for breaching or scaling a wall

3

a

: a pivoted and revolvable holder in a machine tool

b

: a device (as on a microscope or a television camera) holding several lenses

Examples of turret in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Detail-wise, the Tantive IV build impressed with cool-looking gun turrets, flame thrusters coming from the engine, and even a missing escape pod to show R2-D2 and C-3PO's flight to Tatooine with the Death Star plans. —Rich Owen, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2025

Other fun spaces include an office, which is located within one of the turrets, a circular chef’s kitchen, a castellated rooftop terrace, and a lookout tower with bucolic countryside vistas. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025

The bells start to toll, sending the faithfuls off to their slumbers and the traitors to the turret. —Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025

The episode ended with the three remaining Traitors gathering in the turret, where strong words are sure to be shared on next week's installment. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English touret, from Anglo-French turette, tourette, diminutive of tur, tour tower — more at tower

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

turret

noun

tur·​ret ˈtər-ət  ˈtə-rət 

tu̇r-ət

1

: a little tower often at a corner of a building

2

: a low usually rotating structure (as in a tank, warship, or airplane) in which guns are mounted