revolving

American  

[ri-vol-ving] / rɪˈvɒl vɪŋ /

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.

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revolving British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonrevolving adjective
• revolvingly adverb
• unrevolving adjective

Etymology

Origin of revolving

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

Example Sentences

A one-tonne revolving sculpture created "on a whim" by Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, has been installed at a safari park in Wiltshire.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

In addition to the fundraising, OpenAI said Tuesday it had expanded its existing revolving credit facility to about $4.7 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The agency noted that the acquisition, if completed, “will result in materially higher leverage,” citing Paramount’s $58 billion debt commitment—which includes an existing $3.5 billion revolving credit facility—to fund the acquisition.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

After the performance, his revolving panel of judges gets into a verbal exchange where they share feedback and refine their character.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

He looked up and saw a high circle of black buzzards, and the slowly revolving circle dropped lower and lower.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling