revolving

[ri-vol-ving]

adjective

1. that revolves.

   a revolving table top.

2. Machinery.,  noting or pertaining to a radial engine whose cylinders revolve around a stationary crankshaft, as the engine of a helicopter.

revolving

/ rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ /

adjective

1. moving around a central axis

   revolving door

2. (of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments

3. (of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded

Other Word Forms

• revolvingly adverb
• nonrevolving adjective
• unrevolving adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolving¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; revolve + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In Savannah, Ga., members drink a revolving menu of specialty cocktails by the pool at Club Bardo.

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For CBS News veterans there is also their general exhaustion of what has become a revolving door of leadership at the unit.

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Don’t expect the revolving door to slow down any time soon.

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Logan’s Bea, a diva with a revolving grudge, never worries if she’s being too bold or brash.

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Fans stick with titles such as Fortnite, Roblox and Call of Duty - so-called "live service" games that offer a revolving, ever-updating selection of content - for months if not years on end.

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