What does CHURN mean?

CHURN

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

1. (verb) To stir or agitate milk or cream in order to make butter.
2. (verb) To cause a liquid to move around in a circular motion.
3. (noun) The act of churning.
4. (noun) A machine used for churning.
5. (noun) A state of agitation or turmoil.

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃɜrn/
• UK: /tʃəːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "churn" originated from the Middle English word "chyrne" which means "a butter churn". The word has been used since the 14th century. The verb "churn" refers to the act of agitating milk or cream to make butter. The noun "churn" refers to both the act of churning and the machine used for churning. The word is also used figuratively to describe a state of agitation or turmoil.

Synonyms:

• Stir
• Agitate
• Whirl
• Stir up
• Roil

Related Words:

• Churl
• Burnt
• Curvy
• Thorn
• Crush

Example Sentences:

• She churned the cream until it turned into butter.
• The ocean churned as the storm approached.
• The churn in the stock market caused investors to panic.
• He bought a new churn to make homemade butter.