Churning
/ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo agitate vigorously; to rotate rapidly.
/ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
To stir or shake vigorously.
The ocean was churning with waves.
💡 Simply: Imagine shaking a bottle of juice really hard - that's churning! It's all about mixing things up vigorously.
👶 For kids: To shake something really, really hard!
More Examples
The machine churns out hundreds of products every day.
How It's Used
"She was churning the butter by hand."
"The ocean was churning violently during the storm."
Characterized by unrest or turmoil.
/ˈtʃɜːrnɪŋ/
Characterized by turmoil or agitation.
Her mind was churning with anxieties.
💡 Simply: Like a washing machine spinning fast and making everything messy, a churning situation is full of confusion and problems.
👶 For kids: Messy and confusing.
More Examples
The churning sea made the boat rock wildly.
How It's Used
"The political climate was churning with uncertainty."
"The stock market was experiencing a churning period."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
churn out
To produce something quickly and in large quantities.
"The factory churns out thousands of cars every year."
From Middle English *churnen, from Old English *cyrnan "to churn, stir". Related to words implying turning or agitation.
The word's original meaning refers to the act of making butter. Its metaphorical use relating to turmoil became more prevalent in later centuries.
Memory tip
Imagine churning milk into butter - vigorous shaking!
Word Origin
"to turn, stir"