revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing ri-ˈväl-viŋ 

-ˈvȯl-

also -ˈvä-viŋ

or -ˈvȯ-viŋ

1

: turning around on or as if on an axis

a revolving platform

2

a

: tending to revolve or recur

especially : recurrently available

b

: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments

Examples of revolving in a Sentence

The band played on a revolving stage.

Recent Examples on the Web

The administration and Pentagon have so far refused to elaborate, but there is widespread belief that the claim is based on concern that enormous, revolving windmill blades interfere with military radar by producing unwanted images known as clutter. —Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026

The Cowboys are in search of their fourth defensive coordinator in as many seasons, as the position has been a revolving door since Dan Quinn left to become the Commanders’ head coach. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

Replacing them with revolving doors would seem appropriate, given all the comings and goings nowadays. —Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

The 4-5 spots were a revolving door last year, but between the addition of Johan Oviedo, the return of Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford from injury and up-and-coming youngsters like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the staff should be in a great spot. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of revolve

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Phrases Containing revolving

• revolving door
• revolving fund

Rhymes for revolving

• absolving
• devolving
• dissolving
• evolving
• involving
• resolving
• solving

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing

: likely to revolve or recur