spinning

verb
UK: /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
US: /ˈspɪnɪŋ/

  1. Turning around and around quickly.

    1. The toy top is spinning on the table, look! [ ] [ ]
    2. The washing machine is spinning our clothes to dry them quickly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Producing thread by drawing out and twisting fibers.

    1. She enjoys spinning wool into yarn in her free time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Historically, spinning was a common household chore for many women. [ ] [ ]

  3. Present participle of spin: to present information or a situation in a particular way, often to make it seem better than it is.

    1. The politician is always spinning the news to favor his agenda. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are spinning the recent losses as a necessary step towards growth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

revolving turning
spinning noun

  1. The activity of making thread by twisting fibres.

    1. Spinning is an ancient craft, still practiced today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She took a class in spinning to learn how to make her own yarn. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of indoor exercise performed on a stationary bicycle.

    1. I go to a spinning class three times a week for cardio. [ ] [ ]
    2. The instructor led an intense spinning session that left everyone sweating. [ ] [ ]
spinning adjective

  1. Used to describe something that turns around and around.

    1. The spinning wheel is used to make yarn. [ ] [ ]
    2. We watched the spinning blades of the wind turbine from afar. [ ] [ ]

  2. Involving or relating to the activity of spinning.

    1. She bought a spinning jenny for her textile business. [ ] [ ]
    2. The spinning industry has a long and rich history in this region. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spinning" in English means: Turning around and around quickly., Producing thread by drawing out and twisting fibers., Present participle of spin: to present information or a situation in a particular way, often to make it seem better than it is..

The phonetic transcription of "spinning" is /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈspɪnɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spinning": revolving, turning.

Example usage of "spinning": "The toy top is spinning on the table, look!". More examples on the page.