Head Turner

Pronunciation: /hɛd ˈtɜrnər/

Definitions of head turner

noun a strikingly attractive or impressive person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful dress that was a real head turner at the party.

A2 The new sports car was a real head turner on the street.

B1 The actor's performance in the movie was a real head turner and received rave reviews.

B2 The stunning architecture of the building made it a real head turner in the city.

C1 The singer's powerful voice and stage presence made her a real head turner in the music industry.

C2 The artist's latest painting was a true head turner and sold for a record price at the auction.

Examples of head turner in a Sentence

formal The new sports car is a real head turner with its sleek design and powerful engine.

informal That dress you're wearing is a total head turner, everyone's going to be staring!

slang Did you see that new movie? It was a total head turner!

figurative Her intelligence and wit are a real head turner in social situations.

Grammatical Forms of head turner

• past tense: head turned
• plural: head turners
• comparative: more of a head turner
• superlative: the biggest head turner
• present tense: is a head turner
• future tense: will be a head turner
• perfect tense: has been a head turner
• continuous tense: is being a head turner
• singular: a head turner
• positive degree: head turner
• infinitive: to be a head turner
• gerund: being a head turner
• participle: a head turning

Origin and Evolution of head turner

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'head turner' originated in English-speaking countries to describe something or someone that catches people's attention and makes them turn their heads to look.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe something visually striking, the term 'head turner' has evolved to also refer to a person who is attractive or impressive in some way, causing others to take notice.