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

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 company also closed a revolving credit facility of up to $200 million, with an additional accordion option of up to $50 million.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Daniel was the star witness of a trial in February and March that revealed a subculture revolving around newly created crypto wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“The more, the merrier,” says Vincent Day, who has separate clusters of close friends, some revolving around music, some around work, others from his kids’ school and a half-dozen from high school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Leaning forward, he pulled the paddle against the current, and the boat responded slightly, revolving a bit, so that again he saw the boys, but they were farther from him now.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling