turret

noun
UK: /ˈtʌr.ət/
US: /ˈtɝː.ət/

  1. A small tower on top of a larger building, often a castle.

    1. The castle had a tall turret.
    2. From the turret, we could see the entire town spread out before us with all its tiny buildings.

  2. A rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or aircraft, containing guns.

    1. The tank's turret turned to face the enemy.
    2. The gunner inside the turret carefully aimed at the target in the distance, ready to fire.

Synonyms

tower cupola

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turret" in English means: A small tower on top of a larger building, often a castle., A rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or aircraft, containing guns..

The phonetic transcription of "turret" is /ˈtʌr.ət/ in British English and /ˈtɝː.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turret": tower, cupola.

Example usage of "turret": "The castle had a tall turret.". More examples on the page.