turner
4 synonyms for turner, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who shapes wood or other material on a lathe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use turner
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wood turner
spatula turner
Etymology
From Middle English turner or Old French torneour, meaning "one who fashions something by turning" — related to "turn" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Full origin of turner →Frequently asked questions
What does “turner” mean?
The word “turner” means a person who shapes wood or other material on a lathe. In plain terms, someone who works a lathe to shape wood or metal, or, in the kitchen, the flat spatula used to flip food.
How do you pronounce “turner”?
“Turner” is pronounced TUR-nuh (/ˈtɝ.nɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “turner” in a sentence?
Here is “turner” used in a sentence: “The turner carved an elegant chair leg from a block of oak.”
What part of speech is “turner”?
“Turner” is a noun.
Where does the word “turner” come from?
The word “turner” comes from Old French. From Middle English turner or Old French torneour, meaning "one who fashions something by turning" — related to "turn" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
Is “turner” a common word?
“Turner” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “turner” have?
“Turner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who shapes wood or other material on a lathe.
What is the difference between a "turner" and a "spatula"?
A "turner" is a flat kitchen tool used specifically for flipping food while cooking, typically with a broad, thin, slotted blade. A "spatula" is a broader term that can also mean a flexible tool for spreading or scraping, so all turners are loosely called spatulas but not every spatula is a turner.
Why is "turner" both a job and a kitchen tool?
"Turner" comes from the verb "turn" and applies wherever the action of turning is central. A lathe worker is a turner because the material turns as it is shaped, while the kitchen turner is named for the way it turns food over during cooking.
