turning

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

Examples of turning in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This dirty sheriff’s a little rattled, having been properly sized up by a private investigator he’s been told to leave alone (as evidenced by the quiet turning of his watch to the fore of his wrist). — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

The turning point in the season was the Kings’ deciding to prioritize developing young players, which came around the time LaVine was shut down with his hand injury. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

According to the band, GOTTA GET OUT captures a turning point after years of relentless touring and rising acclaim. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 10 July 2026

There’s always the possibility that these recent headline-grabbing cases of mysterious disappearances might mark a turning point toward reform. — Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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