Pronunciation: /ˈroʊˌtɛri/

Definitions of rotary

noun an organization or club that meets regularly and whose members engage in community service projects

Example Sentences

A1 A rotary is a type of club where people gather to do community service.

A2 I need to buy a new rotary for my sewing machine.

B1 The rotary on the engine helps to distribute the fuel evenly.

B2 The rotary phone was a popular communication device in the past.

C1 The rotary function on the camera allows for smooth and continuous shooting.

C2 The rotary engine in the car provides a high level of performance.

adjective describing or relating to a rotating device or mechanism

Example Sentences

A1 The rotary phone is no longer in use.

A2 She used a rotary tool to carve the wood.

B1 The rotary club organized a charity event.

B2 The company installed a new rotary printing press.

C1 The rotary engine is known for its efficiency.

C2 The rotary motion of the gears creates a smooth operation.

Examples of rotary in a Sentence

formal The rotary club is hosting a charity event next weekend.

informal Let's meet at the rotary for a quick catch-up.

slang I heard the rotary is the place to be on Friday nights.

figurative His mind works like a rotary, constantly spinning with new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of rotary

past tense

rotaried

plural

rotaries

comparative

more rotary

superlative

most rotary

present tense

rotate

future tense

will rotate

perfect tense

have rotated

continuous tense

is rotating

singular

rotary

positive degree

rotary

infinitive

to rotate

gerund

rotating

participle

rotated

Origin and Evolution of rotary

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'rotary' originated from the Latin word 'rota' meaning wheel or circle.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to rotation or circular motion, the word 'rotary' has evolved to also refer to a type of machine or device that rotates around a central axis.