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often attributive
: a device joining two parts so that one or both can pivot freely (as on a bolt or pin)
swiveled or swivelled; swiveling or swivelling ˈswi-və-liŋ 
ˈswiv-liŋ
: to swing or turn on or as if on a swivel
Example Sentences
Noun The gun was mounted on a swivel. Verb She swiveled in her seat to check the time. She swiveled the chair around to face us.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2022 Its wheels swivel for easy maneuvering around an airport or during your commute. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022 As the shark swims around you, keep your head on a swivel and try to maintain eye contact. Nick Thompson And Forrest Brown, CNN, 25 July 2022 The load may also block your backup camera, so make sure your head is on a swivel when in reverse. Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022 But for others who choose to protest today move with caution and keep your head on swivel. Li Cohen, CBS News, 27 June 2022 Guests can line up to take a 15-second videos running away from the giant Bowser as his arms and head swivel around. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2022 Recently, rows of empty cubicles with black swivel chairs awaited new employees, and machinery stood on pallets ready to be installed. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Fists pump, arms flail, shoulders shimmy, hips swivel, feet stomp; every body part explores space. Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Plus, the brush head can swivel up to 160 degrees and is outfitted with a set of LED headlights. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 But the lighting is dim, the lingering smell of popcorn is distracting and seats don’t swivel to accommodate small-group discussions, as is the state-of-the-art classroom practice, said Associate Provost Ken Baerenklau. Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 The little plastic hinges that swivel out to create airflow are well built—they’ve never broken on me or gotten stuck during thousands of deployments on the resort or in the backcountry. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2021 The handle is adjustable, and the wheels swivel 360 degrees to allow for easy maneuvering. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 One of the ear cups can swivel upwards so the user can hear when someone’s talking or just to get an idea of the sound levels in the room. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 June 2022 The front tires swivel 360 degrees for mobility, and large mesh panels give your furry friends lots of ventilation. Lizz Schumer, Woman's Day, 12 May 2022 Kneel on the left knee and swivel the right leg out to the side with the right foot perpendicular to the left leg and the left knee in line with the right heel. Kyle Norman, Outside Online, 4 Aug. 2020 See More
Noun
The mechanism that opens the lock, meanwhile, is a bit of an engineering feat: The clasp features an innovative swivel that echoes the functionality of a padlock. Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2022 Its wheels swivel for easy maneuvering around an airport or during your commute. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 18 Aug. 2022 As the shark swims around you, keep your head on a swivel and try to maintain eye contact. Nick Thompson And Forrest Brown, CNN, 25 July 2022 The load may also block your backup camera, so make sure your head is on a swivel when in reverse. Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022 But for others who choose to protest today move with caution and keep your head on swivel. Li Cohen, CBS News, 27 June 2022 Guests can line up to take a 15-second videos running away from the giant Bowser as his arms and head swivel around. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2022 Recently, rows of empty cubicles with black swivel chairs awaited new employees, and machinery stood on pallets ready to be installed. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Fists pump, arms flail, shoulders shimmy, hips swivel, feet stomp; every body part explores space. Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2022 Verb
Stick the rounded edge into the stem end of a cherry, swivel it around the pit, and pull it out. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 29 Aug. 2022 Plus, the brush head can swivel up to 160 degrees and is outfitted with a set of LED headlights. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 But the lighting is dim, the lingering smell of popcorn is distracting and seats don’t swivel to accommodate small-group discussions, as is the state-of-the-art classroom practice, said Associate Provost Ken Baerenklau. Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 The little plastic hinges that swivel out to create airflow are well built—they’ve never broken on me or gotten stuck during thousands of deployments on the resort or in the backcountry. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 Feb. 2021 The handle is adjustable, and the wheels swivel 360 degrees to allow for easy maneuvering. Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 June 2022 One of the ear cups can swivel upwards so the user can hear when someone’s talking or just to get an idea of the sound levels in the room. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 June 2022 The front tires swivel 360 degrees for mobility, and large mesh panels give your furry friends lots of ventilation. Lizz Schumer, Woman's Day, 12 May 2022 Kneel on the left knee and swivel the right leg out to the side with the right foot perpendicular to the left leg and the left knee in line with the right heel. Kyle Norman, Outside Online, 4 Aug. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English; akin to Old English swīfan to revolve, Old High German swebōn to roll, heave
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1775, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of swivel was in the 14th century Phrases Containing swivel
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