adj Uncommon

revolving

Revolving (adj) means turning around a central point; rotating. Example: “They walked through the hotel's revolving door.”

adj

Turning around a central point; rotating.

"They walked through the hotel's revolving door."

Describing a credit arrangement where the balance can carry over month to month.

"Most credit cards work on a revolving credit basis."

How to use revolving

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTurning in a circle — or, for credit, a balance that keeps carrying over rather than being paid off in one go.

Common pairings

revolving door revolving credit revolving stage

Word forms

revolvings plural

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Rhymes for revolving

resolving dissolving

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Frequently asked questions

What does “revolving” mean?

The word “revolving” means turning around a central point; rotating. In plain terms, turning in a circle — or, for credit, a balance that keeps carrying over rather than being paid off in one go.

How do you use “revolving” in a sentence?

Here is “revolving” used in a sentence: “They walked through the hotel's revolving door.”

What part of speech is “revolving”?

“Revolving” is an adjective.

Is “revolving” a common word?

“Revolving” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “revolving” have?

“Revolving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: turning around a central point; rotating.