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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In the past five seasons, the Knights have had a revolving door of four different defensive coordinators, and that has led to varied levels of success. Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025 Rodgers would solidify a position that has been a revolving door for this franchise since Ben Roethlisberger's retirement after the 2021 season. William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 Of the nine men who had the job on a permanent rather than an interim basis since that revolving door era closed in 1963, only two have served less time in charge than Platt. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 The company ended the year with $61.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revolving

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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“Revolving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

revolving

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

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