gyration

noun

gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
1
: an act or instance of gyrating
2
: something (such as a coil of a shell) that is gyrate
gyrational adjective

Examples of gyration in a Sentence

dizzy from the spirally gyrations of the roller coaster
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And despite the market gyrations, since Trump took office on Jan. 20, the S&P 500 is down less than 1%. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 8 June 2025 But the gyrations in trade from month to month are not normal and certain to put strains up and down the supply chain. Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Of course, some categories are volatile and prone to extreme price gyrations — meaning price declines could quickly reverse. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 May 2025 Hedge funds, caught in the market’s gyrations, scramble to cover losses or seize opportunities, further fueling the trading boom. Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gyration

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gyration was in 1615

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“Gyration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyration. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

gyration

noun
gy·​ra·​tion jī-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce gyration (audio)
: the pattern of convolutions of the brain

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