circulating
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Moving about freely.
Adjective
Examples
He glanced at the slowly circulating guests.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An institution lending from its collection, especially of books, on condition of membership.
Adjective
Examples
circulating library
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “circulating” mean?
Moving about freely.
Is “circulating” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.