Turkey or Turky
Learn the correct spelling “turkey” vs the incorrect “turky.”
turky
Incorrect spelling - “Turky” is a misspelling missing ‘e’.
"turky" is a common misspelling of "turkey". Always use "turkey" when referring to the correct word.
turkey
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Turkey” refers to the bird or the country.
Definition of turkey
"turkey": “Turkey” refers to the bird or the country.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for turkey
- • bird
- • nation
Usage Examples
"Correct:" We ate turkey for dinner.
"Correct:" Turkey is located between Europe and Asia.
"Correct:" She cooked a roast turkey.
"Correct:" Wild turkeys roam the area.
"Incorrect:" We ate turky.
"Incorrect:" She cooked turky.
"Incorrect:" He visited Turky.
"Incorrect:" Wild turkys roam.
Notes:
- • Always spelled tur-key, with ‘ey’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Turkey.
Q: Is 'turky' correct?
A: No.
Q: Meaning of turkey?
A: A bird or country.
Q: Example sentence?
A: We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving.
Q: Can 'turkey' refer to the country?
A: Yes.
Summary
""Turkey" is the correct spelling for the bird or country. Avoid 'turky', which is a common mistake, especially in recipes or geography contexts."