adj
Uncommon
revolving
Revolving (adj) means turning around a central point; rotating. Example: “They walked through the hotel's revolving door.”
adj
1
Turning around a central point; rotating.
"They walked through the hotel's revolving door."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- revolvings
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Rhymes for revolving
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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.
