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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These elections could be a turning point for the United States, which, in turn, [could] be a turning point for the world. Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 The head-turning, glossy exterior is crafted from durable polycarbonate with a metallic finish. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame event where Rush announced the tour, Lee revealed the turning point came from casual jam sessions. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025 One Battle After Another may mark a turning point in Pynchonomics, expanding limits of what can be considered Pynchonian. Literary Hub, 7 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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