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Turnout (Noun)

What is produced in a given time period.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A truck driver was able to maneuver into the turnout on the side of the mountain road to allow other cars to pass.
The park ranger station had a turnout with parking spaces where visitors could stop and take in the view.
After the storm, crews had to clear a large turnout that was used for construction vehicles on the side of the road.
During peak travel times, cars used the turnout as an overflow parking lot to allow passengers to grab a quick snack at the food truck.
Local police had to respond to an accident at the turnout near the main entrance to the concert venue, which had become a chaotic mess of stopped and moving vehicles.

(ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The group that gathers together for a particular occasion; "a large turnout for the meeting".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

There was a huge turnout for the concert, with thousands of fans showing up to see their favorite artist.
The low turnout at the charity event was a disappointment, and organizers had to adjust their plans accordingly.
Despite the rainy weather, the turnout for the festival was still impressive, with many people determined to have fun.
The university expected a high turnout for the guest lecture, given the speaker's fame and influence.
The team's impressive winning streak resulted in a record turnout for the final game of the season.

A short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The train was diverted onto a turnout to allow a freight train to pass on the main line.
A turnout was installed near the station to provide additional storage space for commuter trains.
The engineer carefully guided the train onto the turnout to avoid a collision with an oncoming train.
The railroad company built a new turnout to increase capacity and reduce congestion on the busy line.
The train was temporarily stored on a turnout while the crew took a scheduled break.