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

Last August, a group of holders of the retailer’s $3.25 billion revolving credit facility entered a pact committing to move in lockstep as they began negotiating with the company on restructuring options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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 two college dropouts changed the way people use computers, listen to music and communicate on the go, giving rise to lifestyles revolving around smartphone apps.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Despite the revolving door, Marinakis retains the support of the fans - in contrast to Spurs - with the club also having frozen season ticket prices.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

I push my way through the revolving doors and out into the courtyard, and then I just stop moving.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling