turnout
(noun) (ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer’s leg from the hip
turnout
(noun) attendance for a particular event or purpose (as to vote in an election); “the turnout for the rally”
outfit, getup, rig, turnout
(noun) a set of clothing (with accessories); “his getup was exceedingly elegant”
output, outturn, turnout
(noun) what is produced in a given time period
siding, railroad siding, turnout, sidetrack
(noun) a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
turnout, widening
(noun) a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park
turnout
(noun) the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; “a large turnout for the meeting”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
turnout (plural turnouts)
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.
(US) A place to pull off a road.
(rail, chiefly, US) A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.
(dated) A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.
(dated) A striker.
That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.
Net quantity of produce yielded.
• (roadside area): lay-by
• out-turn, outturn
Source: Wiktionary
Turn"-out`, n.; pl. Turn-outs (.
1. The act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, etc.; esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike; -- opposed to lockout.
2. A short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.
3. That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.
4. The aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose.
5. Net quantity of produce yielded.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 February 2025
(noun) some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; “the restoration looked exactly like the original”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
