churn
4 synonyms for churn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use churn
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
churn out
stomach churns
customer churn
churn butter
Etymology
From Old English cyrin/cyrne (the container) and cernan (to stir), of unclear deeper origin, related to Dutch karn and German Kirne.
Full origin of churn →Frequently asked questions
What does “churn” mean?
The word “churn” means to stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream. In plain terms, to stir something forcefully (like cream into butter), to mass-produce something quickly, or — in business — the rate customers walk away.
How do you pronounce “churn”?
“Churn” is pronounced churn (/t͡ʃɝn/ in IPA).
How do you use “churn” in a sentence?
Here is “churn” used in a sentence: “She churned the cream for an hour to make fresh butter.”
What part of speech is “churn”?
Depending on how it is used, “churn” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “churn” come from?
The word “churn” comes from Old English. From Old English cyrin/cyrne (the container) and cernan (to stir), of unclear deeper origin, related to Dutch karn and German Kirne.
How many meanings does “churn” have?
“Churn” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to stir or agitate a liquid vigorously, especially to make butter from cream.
