turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
1
: the act or course of one that turns
2
: a place of a change in direction
3
a
: a forming by use of a lathe
broadly : turnery
b
turnings plural : waste produced in turning

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The Flow's powered wheels allow for 360-degree turning and sharp maneuverability in tight spaces. New Atlas, 2 July 2025 The quiet car ride to the senior living home is marked by a closeup of Ruth’s hand turning on her lap as it’s warmed by the sun — a moment meant to prioritize Ruth’s sensorial experience. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025 The wait for Spotify HiFi has been long with many users looking for lossless audio turning to rivals like Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, or Tidal. James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025 Like life itself, the play defies easy categorization, twisting and turning and surprising itself along the way as jowls of laughter fill the theater. Jose Antonio Vargas, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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