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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Mel's divorce, along with the 2020 death of his father, prompted a turning point in his life, according to an ABC press release. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025 The pandemic and the rise of streaming platforms have marked a turning point in the film industry. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025 Not so for the Quartermaster, though the additional foot of length also makes for a slightly wider turning radius. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 Black and Blue marked a turning point for the band following the departure of former guitarist Mick Taylor, who was eventually replaced by Ronnie Wood. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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