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

His dismissal was the turning point – he was caught off Gudakesh Motie at long off in the 12th over. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

This turning point in Mitchell’s life comes with an extraordinary legacy behind her. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

New direction The turning point came right before midnight on a Friday in August. — Sara Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

The Cardin officials consider the launch in SoHo a turning point for the brand in North America. — David Moin, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 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