turning

noun

turn·​ing ˈtər-niŋ How to pronounce turning (audio)
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

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The ability to mass-produce fabric muscles marks a turning point for wearable robotics. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025 Bella Thorne celebrated her 28th birthday with a head-turning look alongside her pals. Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025 The true turning point came when Ramirez joined the company. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025 Philanthropy is at a turning point. William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turning

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turning was in the 14th century

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“Turning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turning. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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