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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This legacy of the church advocating for liberation for Black Africans, and building institutions around that vision, has laid the groundwork for yet another turning point. Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025 The pandemic was a turning point for Jay’s career. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 The world is rapidly approaching a crucial turning point in its energy consumption, with global demand for key fossil fuels, particularly oil and coal, expected to reach a peak around 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) flagship publication, the World Energy Outlook 2025. Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025 There’s also an 18-year-old turning heads in the NHL so far this season. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 11 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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