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

Result could signal new era of political stability in Australia Saturday’s result made Albanese the first Australian prime minister to win re-election for 20 years, and could herald an end to the revolving door of leaders that has defined the nation’s politics since the turn of the millennium. —Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025

The Pitt, among its revolving door of medical catastrophes, confronted a measles case with the child of anti-vaxx parents, something that speaks directly to the RFK Jr.–prescribed national health policy. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 May 2025

The revolving door of relievers comes in stark contrast to the beginning of the season, when the Mets’ bullpen largely remained intact. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025

Score points with utility bills (+13 points) Credit reports reflect information on your revolving lines of credit and installment loans, including credit cards, car loans and mortgages. —Brian Sloan, CNBC, 25 Apr. 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

Rhymes for revolving

• absolving
• devolving
• dissolving
• evolving
• involving
• resolving
• solving

Kids Definition

revolving

adjective

re·​volv·​ing

: likely to revolve or recur