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Synonyms for turnkey


Grammar : Noun
Spell : turn-kee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɜrnˌki



Définition of turnkey

Origin :
  • 1650s, "jailer," from turn (v.) + key (n.). In reference to a job that only has to be done once, it is recorded from 1934. The notion is of locking up afterward.
  • noun jailer
Example sentences :
  • Upon which door the turnkey knocked with the handle of his key.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • So, the turnkey thought about it all his life, and died intestate after all.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • The turnkey gave it as the result of his experience that some of 'em was and some of 'em wasn't.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • But the turnkey thanked them, and said, 'No, on the whole it was enough to see other people's children there.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • As it approached, there was not a Collegian within doors, nor a turnkey absent.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • Whenever the turnkey was coming he was groaning and moaning on the bed.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The turnkey fired the little pile, which blazed high and hot.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • In the morning he was aroused by the turnkey and brought out of his cell.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • Above the general din he heard the detestable voice of the turnkey.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • It was past the hour when any further visit from the turnkey might be expected.
  • Extract from : « Confessions Of Con Cregan » by Charles James Lever

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