revolving

American  

[ri-vol-ving] / rɪˈvɒl vɪŋ /

adjective

1. that revolves.

   a revolving table top.

2. Machinery. noting or pertaining to a radial engine whose cylinders revolve around a stationary crankshaft, as the engine of a helicopter.

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revolving British  

/ rɪˈvɒlvɪŋ /

adjective

1. moving around a central axis

   revolving door

2. (of a fund) constantly added to from income from its investments to offset outgoing payments

3. (of a letter of credit, load, etc) available to be repeatedly drawn on by the beneficiary provided that a specified amount is never exceeded

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Other Word Forms

• nonrevolving adjective
• revolvingly adverb
• unrevolving adjective

Etymology

Origin of revolving

First recorded in 1690–1700; revolve + -ing ²

Example Sentences

In addition to the fundraising, OpenAI said Tuesday it had expanded its existing revolving credit facility to about $4.7 billion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The agency noted that the acquisition, if completed, “will result in materially higher leverage,” citing Paramount’s $58 billion debt commitment—which includes an existing $3.5 billion revolving credit facility—to fund the acquisition.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Trust banks typically don’t take deposits or make loans, and instead offer a more limited range of services often revolving around the safekeeping of various assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

From Lombardy to Galicia, the same principles apply when it comes to employing an attractive approach, with Celta Vigo's progress revolving around putting their trust in youth.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Suddenly the world had stopped revolving around me.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

Related Words

• orbiting
• spinning
• swirling
• whirling