gyration

noun

gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
1
: an act or instance of gyrating
2
: something (such as a coil of a shell) that is gyrate
gyrational adjective

Examples of gyration in a Sentence

dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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Even though the move coincides with the recent rebound in equities, Xu contends the market gyrations aren’t over just yet. Anna Gleason, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025 These constant gyrations in policy provide dangerous opportunities for insider trading. Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025 In between gyrations, cover the skillet with a lid (again, being careful because steam can build up in just a few minutes). Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025 Looking at the longer term charts can help one avoid the market gyrations. Tom Aspray, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gyration

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gyration was in 1615

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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyration. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

gyration

noun
gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
: the pattern of convolutions of the brain

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