revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing ri-ˈväl-viŋ 

-ˈvȯl-

also -ˈvä-viŋ

or -ˈvȯ-viŋ

1

: turning around on or as if on an axis

a revolving platform

2

a

: tending to revolve or recur

especially : recurrently available

b

: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments

Examples of revolving in a Sentence

The band played on a revolving stage.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other McDonald’s pies Nothing beats classic apple, but McDonald’s has offered a revolving door of seasonal pie flavors over the years, McClatchy News previously reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

His material ranges from political to trivial: A bit about the absurdity of the Iran war might be followed by one about revolving doors. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026

This idealized family could own a suburban home, one or two cars, and a constantly revolving selection of modern conveniences. — Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026

The administration and Pentagon have so far refused to elaborate, but there is widespread belief that the claim is based on concern that enormous, revolving windmill blades interfere with military radar by producing unwanted images known as clutter. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of revolve

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing revolving

• revolving door
• revolving fund

Rhymes for revolving

• absolving
• devolving
• dissolving
• evolving
• involving
• resolving
• solving

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing

: likely to revolve or recur