turnout — the number of people attending or taking part in an event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number of people attending or taking part in an event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrnaʊt/
Example Sentences
- The concert had such a poor turnout that the singer joked he could invite everyone to dinner.
- Despite the heavy rain, the turnout for the outdoor festival was impressive.
- His turnout was so formal that people mistook him for the hotel manager.
turnout
NOUN[/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/]
the number of people attending or taking part in an event
The mayor was stunned by the massive turnout at the town hall meeting.
Great turnout for the workout, but it caused burnout!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word emerged in the 19th century from the combination of 'turn' and 'out', originally meaning 'to come out' or 'to go outside'. It evolved to denote the act of appearing or assembling, particularly referring to attendance or participation at an event.
Breakdown
turn (to rotate, to change direction) + out (away from inside, to the exterior) = to come out or appear, hence the gathering or attendance of people at an event.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The concert had such a poor turnout that the singer joked he could invite everyone to dinner.”
“Despite the heavy rain, the turnout for the outdoor festival was impressive.”
“His turnout was so formal that people mistook him for the hotel manager.”
“The presidential election saw the highest turnout in decades.”
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