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

How is TikTok turning convenience stores into tourist attractions? — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

This transition marks a critical turning point as the organization heads into its third decade. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The chest injury that knocked top receiver Ladd McConkey from the game in the third quarter marked a turning point. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, told CNBC that April marked the turning point after a lengthy stretch in which wage growth generally exceeded inflation. — Sean Conlon,elsa Ohlen,justina Lee,alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Sep. 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