English · Word Candidate

resting

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: restings · restinging · restung

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The action of rest

Noun

Examples

Hence, if the universal Father had […] personally controlled the movements of the Israelites, and directed the course, the motions, and the restings, of that cloud […]

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

A place where one can rest; a resting place.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Unemployed; out of work.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “resting” mean?

The action of rest

Is “resting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.