winding

1 of 2

noun

wind·​ing ˈwīn-diŋ How to pronounce winding (audio)
1
: material (such as wire) wound or coiled about an object (such as an armature)
also : a single turn of the wound material
2
a
: the act of one that winds
b
: the manner of winding something
3
: a curved or sinuous course, line, or progress

winding

2 of 2

adjective

: marked by winding: such as
a
: having a curved or spiral course or form
a winding stairway
b
: having a course that winds
a winding road

Examples of winding in a Sentence

Adjective a long and winding path through the woods a winding staircase leads to the top of the lighthouse
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Noun
While focused on other areas, the alert included a note that showed environmental, social, and governance has remained as an area of focus for the SEC, despite a winding down of major ESG initiatives. Jon McGowan, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 Its winding, disjointed, miles contain more interesting people and places than even an ambitious guidebook writer could ever hope to chronicle. Dan Sheehan, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Making my way to some more winding, enjoyable roads, the pace picked up and the thin-rimmed steering wheel started to soften in my hands, communicating every detail of the road without any of the dullness associated with modern power assist. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Another long and winding answer followed — about affordability, regulations, building her own home, the virtues of shop class — before Gluesenkamp Perez finally expressed concern the proposal could merely end up boosting housing costs. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for winding 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winding was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near winding

Cite this Entry

“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winding. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

winding

1 of 2 noun
wind·​ing ˈwīn-diŋ How to pronounce winding (audio)
1
: material (as wire) wound or coiled about an object
2
: a single turn of wound material

winding

2 of 2 adjective
: marked by winding: as
a
: having a noticeable curved or spiral form
a winding staircase
b
: having a course that winds
a winding road

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