fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ 

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber

2

a(1)

: fence sense 2a

(2)

: the fences of a property or region

b

: material used for building fences

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Immediate next steps, Borrelli said, are to move some fencing and bring in temporary fencing. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Research has consistently shown that this type of fencing is one of the most effective ways to prevent young children from gaining unsupervised access to pools. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Long-term rabbit control is best achieved with exclusion methods, like raised garden beds and fencing. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026

Thursday's meeting is the first chance for the commission to weigh in on the aesthetics of the permanent fencing proposal. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fencing

• lensing
• sensing
• tensing
• commencing
• condensing
• dispensing
• expensing

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword

2

: material for fences