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

James’ first takeaway marked a major turning point in the game, with the contest knotted at 24 and just under nine minutes remaining. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

What followed was the game’s turning point, as the Marlins erupted for five runs in the fifth. — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

The turning point for Chris and Andie comes when they are summoned to the office of Jeff Zucker (amusingly playing himself), at that time CEO of NBC Universal Television Group. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

One of the earliest examples captures a turning point in Martin’s relationship with the Beatles — and in popular music. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 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