turning

1 of 2

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

turning

2 of 2

present participle of turn entry 1

Examples of turning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One prominent political scientist previously told The Star that moment was a turning point for Marshall’s chances at reelection. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026

The leaders around the building are hoping the game-winning drive orchestrated by senior quarterback Jaden Craig could finally be a turning point for an offense that still has yet to score three touchdowns against a Power Four conference opponent. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Pesenti’s appointment comes at another turning point for the Italian beauty brand, which has recently named acclaimed studio Formafantasma as its first creative director, as reported. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images The midterm elections could be a turning point for the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, according to billionaire investor Bill Ackman. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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