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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Turnkey' in a Sentence

"a person responsible for holding and managing the keys to a prison; jailer." more

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Children on a school tour met the turnkey and learned about his job.
The turnkey's key ring jingled loudly in the quiet prison hallway.
The turnkey securely locked the cells before going on a break.
The turnkey opened the prison door with a jingle of keys.

Turnkey

turn-kee
nouna person responsible for holding and managing the keys to a prison; jailer.
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Last Updated On: July 1, 2024
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