turnon

[ turn-on, -awn ]

noun

, Slang.

1. something that arouses one's interest or excitement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of turnon¹

1960–65, in sense “activation”; 1965–70, Americanism for current sense; noun use of verb phrase turn on

Example Sentences

Depending on what pieces are essential to your turnon, it’s often a lot easier than you might think to work those elements into your sex life.

From Salon

Brainy Studio, a team from Russia, won the games category for “TurnOn,” a game about a small electrical spark trying to light up a city.

From Seattle Times

Brainy Studio, a team from Russia, won the games category for “TurnOn,” a game about a small electrical spark trying to light up a city.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• allurement
• incitation
• pleasure
• spur
• stimulation
• stimulus
• thrill