churning

[chur-ning]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that churns.

2. the butter made at any one time.

churning

/ ˈtʃɜːnɪŋ /

noun

1. the quantity of butter churned at any one time

2. the act, process, or effect of someone or something that churns

Word History and Origins

Origin of churning¹

First recorded in 1400–50, churning is from the late Middle English word chyrnynge. See churn, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Despite our best intentions, it can lead to churning - the habit of packing items for disposal, without actually moving them on.

From BBC

In a corner of a cavernous 1890s factory in southern Massachusetts, 15 people are bent over sewing machines, churning out specialty, hospital-grade neonatal gear.

From BBC

The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, tracked air pollution emanating from a foamy, churning section of the river where water falls from culverts.

From Los Angeles Times

Rip currents can be difficult to spot, but are sometimes identified by a channel of churning, choppy water on the sea's surface.

From BBC

In Sydney's historic Rocks precinct, a cobblestoned alleyway has been transformed into a winter wonderland for two weeks of Christmas in July markets, complete with fake snow machines churning specks of foam onto passersby.

From BBC

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