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

His young life full of potential devolved into a revolving door of drug dealing, jail and homelessness. —Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025

Overloaded Power Outlets Between holiday decor lighting, meal prep for big feasts, and a revolving door of house guests, winter is peak season for overloaded power outlets. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025

He's managed to find a revolving door in D.C. that can fit a private jet. —Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025

The backdrop to Owens’ midnight set was a revolving door of star power. —Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2025

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