revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing ri-ˈväl-viŋ 

-ˈvȯl-,

 also  -ˈvä-viŋ,

 or  -ˈvȯ-viŋ

1

a

: tending to revolve or recur

especially : recurrently available

b

: of, relating to, or being credit that may be used repeatedly up to the specified limit and is usually repaid in regular proportional installments

2

: turning around on or as if on an axis

a revolving platform

Examples of revolving in a Sentence

The band played on a revolving stage.

Recent Examples on the Web

By that point, the hotel had settled into its temporary new normal: hosting a revolving door of first-time guests while the city pauses its social calendar that would typically lead a starrier clientele to events there, especially at the height of awards season. —Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2025

His last administration was a revolving door of characters who often failed to carry out his wishes, or would even betray him. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025

Term limits would only accelerate this revolving door. —Casey Burgat, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2025

Dining options include grab-and-go items, Roy’s Deli, a revolving action station and burgers and pizza. —Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of revolve

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing revolving

• revolving door
• revolving fund

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing

: likely to revolve or recur