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

Not the interception by rookie safety Zakee Wheatley in the red zone — Wheatley’s pick could’ve been a turning point, a chance for the Panthers, down 14 with an entire fourth quarter ahead of them, to make something happen. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

But this could also feel like a concrete turning point for you that reorients you to accept the next stage of your life’s mission. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

However, in 1934, Lady Levi’s debuted as the first blue jeans designed specifically for women, marking a turning point in denim’s evolution and establishing it as a staple that transcended its utilitarian roots. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Its existence marks a turning point in the Las Vegas dining scene, and a milestone for Caribbean food in America. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 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