noun Uncommon

circling

Circling (noun) means the act of moving repeatedly in a curved path around something. Example: “The plane's circling over the airport meant a long delay.”

noun

The act of moving repeatedly in a curved path around something.

"The plane's circling over the airport meant a long delay."

A structured group activity where people sit in a circle and take turns sharing feelings, meant to build closeness or provide emotional support.

"The retreat included a circling session each evening."

How to Use Circling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGoing round and round something, or (in wellness settings) a group sharing exercise done sitting in a circle.

Common pairings

circling overhead a circling practice

Word Forms

circlings plural

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “circling” mean?

The word “circling” means the act of moving repeatedly in a curved path around something. In plain terms, going round and round something, or (in wellness settings) a group sharing exercise done sitting in a circle.

How do you use “circling” in a sentence?

Here is “circling” used in a sentence: “The plane's circling over the airport meant a long delay.”

What part of speech is “circling”?

“Circling” is a noun.

Is “circling” a common word?

“Circling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “circling” have?

“Circling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of moving repeatedly in a curved path around something.