C1nounpolitics
US/ˈtɜːrn.aʊt/
UK/ˈtɜːn.aʊt/
the number of people who vote in an election or who come to an event
In context
Turnout was low in the local elections, with only a third of people voting.
Organizers were delighted with the turnout at the book festival.
High youth turnout helped the new party win several seats.
Words that go with turnout
noun + noun
- voter turnoutVoter turnout has fallen at every election since 2000.
- record turnoutThe referendum saw a record turnout of 85 percent.
adjective + noun
- low turnoutBad weather was blamed for the low turnout.
- high turnoutA high turnout usually helps the opposition.
verb + noun
- boost turnoutFree buses to polling stations helped boost turnout.