revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing ri-ˈväl-viŋ How to pronounce revolving (audio)
-ˈvȯl-,
 also  -ˈvä-viŋ,
 or  -ˈvȯ-viŋ
1
a
: tending to revolve or recur
especially : recurrently available
b
: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments
2
: turning around on or as if on an axis
a revolving platform

Examples of revolving in a Sentence

The band played on a revolving stage.
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Word History

Etymology

from present participle of revolve

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of revolving was in 1599

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Cite this Entry

“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective
re·​volv·​ing
: likely to revolve or recur
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