edging

noun

edg·​ing ˈe-jiŋ How to pronounce edging (audio)
: something that forms an edge or border

Examples of edging in a Sentence

the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025 Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance. Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for edging

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edging was in 1558

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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edging. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

edging

noun
edg·​ing
ˈej-iŋ
: something that forms an edge or border
a lace edging

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