fastening

noun

fas·​ten·​ing ˈfa-sᵊn-iŋ How to pronounce fastening (audio)
ˈfas-niŋ
Synonyms of fasteningnext
: something that fastens : fastener

Examples of fastening in a Sentence

a coat with button and loop fastenings
Recent Examples on the Web
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The dress was designed with an open back, with a single strap that featured press-stud fastening. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 Be ready to get out the door in seconds, thanks to the effortless slip-on design, no complicated fastenings necessary. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 Wind resistance depends on the age of the roof, installation quality, fastening patterns, the underlayment system, and whether the work meets current Florida Building Code requirements. David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026 So shirts, trousers and uniforms were designed with fastenings that were easy for the wearer to manage himself – meaning buttons on the right side for a wearer to use his own right hand to fasten. Caroline Kobia, The Conversation, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fastening

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fastening was before the 12th century

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“Fastening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fastening. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

fastening

noun
fas·​ten·​ing
: something that fastens

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