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

“There was so much pressure revolving around it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

From Lombardy to Galicia, the same principles apply when it comes to employing an attractive approach, with Celta Vigo's progress revolving around putting their trust in youth.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The creature scampered through a large glass revolving door studded with brasswork, and Dolores followed, through to the bustling hive of Grand Central Terminal’s main room.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling