turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ 

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

Examples of turning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The world’s biggest militaries, most notably that of the United States, are now at a similar turning point. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

The 1951 Flood marked a turning point in Argentine’s history. — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Birkenstock’s first link up with a high-end designer wasn’t until 2018 with Rick Owens, marking yet another turning point for the closed-toe clog. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

The act is a turning point for enterprises, one that raises new requirements for them and their data partners, because all documentation becomes relevant during an audit. — Akash Pugalia, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turning

• turning point
• turning tricks
• wood turning

Rhymes for turning

• burning
• churning
• earning
• learning
• spurning
• yearning
• adjourning
• concerning
• discerning
• returning
• overturning