rotary
/ˈɹəʊ.tə.ɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: rotaries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Capable of rotation.
Adjective
Examples
A rotary engine revolves the heads rather than having pistons go back and forth.
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 roundabout, traffic circle.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Any of the clubs making up the international Rotary International movement for community service.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rotary” mean?
Capable of rotation.
Is “rotary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.