turret
TUH-riht
Turret (noun) means a small tower, often decorative, projecting from the corner of a building or castle. Example: “Ivy climbed up the stone turret of the old manor.”
noun
1
A small tower, often decorative, projecting from the corner of a building or castle.
"Ivy climbed up the stone turret of the old manor."
2
A rotating, armoured gun compartment on a tank, ship, or aircraft.
"The tank's turret swivelled to face the target."
How to use turret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small tower on a building, or a rotating armoured gun housing on a vehicle.
Common pairings
tank turret
castle turret
gun turret
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- Plural
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Etymology
From Old French torete, a diminutive of tour ("tower"), ultimately from Latin turris.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “turret” mean?
The word “turret” means a small tower, often decorative, projecting from the corner of a building or castle. In plain terms, a small tower on a building, or a rotating armoured gun housing on a vehicle.
How do you pronounce “turret”?
“Turret” is pronounced TUH-riht (/ˈtʌɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “turret” in a sentence?
Here is “turret” used in a sentence: “Ivy climbed up the stone turret of the old manor.”
What is another word for “turret”?
Words with a similar meaning to “turret” include cupola.
What part of speech is “turret”?
“Turret” is a noun.
Where does the word “turret” come from?
The word “turret” comes from Latin. From Old French torete, a diminutive of tour ("tower"), ultimately from Latin turris.
Is “turret” a common word?
“Turret” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “turret” have?
“Turret” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small tower, often decorative, projecting from the corner of a building or castle.
