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

But Take Note The biggest downside is that as a pad, there’s a chance your toddler will move off of it and have an accident, or that tossing and turning will cause the pad to move around, leaving the mattress vulnerable to leaks. —Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024

Once in Atlanta, there's was a surprise appearance by Allison Janney as a freeway driver who didn't let Jerry and Leon in to the turning lane. —Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turning

• turning point
• wood turning