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

The pandemic was a turning point in Selena’s life and demeanor. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

For the first half of 2026, observers were celebrating what looked like a turning point in the conflict. — Dmytro Kuleba, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

Passengers regain control The cockpit intervention appears to have been the turning point. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Now, nearly 50 years later, its dedicated staff finds itself at a turning point just when America needs them most. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 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