Definition of TURNABOUT

turnabout

Meanings

Plural: turnabouts

Noun

  • a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  • turning in the opposite direction
  • The act of turning about so as to face in the opposite direction.
  • A change from one thing to its opposite, or from a situation to the reverse.
  • A reversal of a decision or opinion etc; a change of mind or flip-flop.
  • A merry-go-round.

Origin / Etymology

From turn + about.

Synonyms

change of mind, flip-flop, reversal, reverse, reversion, turnaround

Scrabble Score: 11

turnabout is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
turnabout is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
turnabout is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

turnabout is a valid Words With Friends word