Tom listened to a vinyl record on his turntable.
Source: tatoeba (8252328)
Turntable
/ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/
Synonyms for "turntable" (57 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
audio sound systemaudiophilebinaural systembitch boxbullhorncartridgeceramic pickupchangercrystal pickupderived four-channel systemdiscrete four-channel systemfour-channel stereo system
Strong matches (17)
gramophonegyroscopehi fihi-fihi-fi fanhigh-fidelityintercomintercommunication systemjukeboxmagnetic pickupmonaural systemmononeedlenickelodeonpa
Noun(2 words)
joannalazy susan
Related words (28)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: audio sound system, audiophile, binaural system, bitch box, bullhorn.
- Sentence evidence is available for turntable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "turntable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "turntable"
Keep "turntable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "turntable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "turntable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "turntable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
5 entriesbelt drive turntabledirect drive turntablegoniometer stagemicroscope turntablevacuum turntable
Collocations
5 entriesbelt drive turntabledirect drive turntablehigh fidelity turntableturntable motorturntable platter
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 12 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- обръщателна платформа noun (circular rotating platform)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 轉盤 /转盘 noun (circular rotating platform)
Danish
1 entries- drejeskive noun (circular rotating platform)
French
1 entries- platine noun (circular rotating platform)
Galician
1 entries- torno noun (circular rotating platform)
German
3 entries- Drehscheibe noun (circular rotating platform)
- Drehteller noun (circular rotating platform)
- Plattenteller noun (circular rotating platform)
Irish
1 entries- caschlár noun (circular rotating platform)
Japanese
1 entries- ターンテーブル noun (circular rotating platform)
Plautdietsch
1 entries- Dreischiew noun (circular rotating platform)
Russian
1 entries- верту́шка noun (circular rotating platform)
Spanish
1 entries- tornamesa noun (circular rotating platform)
Welsh
2 entries- llwyfan dro noun (circular rotating platform)
- trofwrdd noun (circular rotating platform)
Sample sentences
21 total sentences available.
Tom listened to an old vinyl record on his turntable.
Source: tatoeba (8252337)
Tom bought me my first turntable.
Source: tatoeba (10005696)
From time to time it may be necessary to test the speed of the turntable to see that there is no variation from the designated speed of 78 revolutions.
Source: tatoeba (10797932)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "turntable"?
Closest matches include audio sound system, audiophile, binaural system, bitch box, bullhorn.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "turntable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.