churning

[ chur-ning ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that churns.
2. the butter made at any one time.

churning

/ ˈtʃɜːnɪŋ /

noun

1. the quantity of butter churned at any one time
2. the act, process, or effect of someone or something that churns

Word History and Origins

Origin of churning¹

First recorded in 1400–50, churning is from the late Middle English word chyrnynge. See churn, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He and Charles, the eldest Crumb sibling, retreated into the world of comics, where they showed remarkable talent and ambition, churning out sophisticated animal narratives in the ’50s.

From Los Angeles Times

China’s film industry has become adept at churning out movies with high production values and support from the Chinese Communist Party, leaving less room for English-language features that once did blockbuster business in the market.

From Los Angeles Times

In eastern Ukraine, Moscow's war machine has been churning mile by mile through the wide open fields of the Donbas, enveloping and overwhelming villages and towns.

From BBC

“And right away when it was brought up at the coffee, my mind started churning. There were so many complicated things.”

From Los Angeles Times

Without their most composed batter churning out big runs, England lacked direction.

From BBC

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