Cool MateTurnout
UK /["/ˈtɜːnaʊt/"]/US /["/ˈtɜːrnaʊt/"]/
Definition
the number of people who attend a particular event
In simple words: The number of people who come to an event or vote.
Examples
- This year's festival attracted a record turnout.
- a **high/low/poor turnout**
- a 60% turnout of voters
- That could depress turnout in a few states.
- Voter turnout was high at the last election.
- a record turnout for an election
Usage notes
Use 'turnout' when discussing attendance, especially in formal contexts like elections or events. It is less common in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
turnout + object
Memory hint
Think of 'turn out the lights' — just like people turning out for an event.
Collocations
- big
- fantastic
- good
- attract
- get
- have
- good
- heavy
- high
- depress
- suppress
- boost
- a decline in turnout
- a fall in turnout
- an increase in turnout
Synonyms
- attendance
- participation
- showing
- crowd
- presence
Antonyms
- no-show
- absence
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'turnout' with 'turn out', which has a different meaning.
- Using 'turnout' for casual events; it's more formal.
- Incorrectly using 'turnout' as a verb instead of a noun.