curbing

1 of 2

noun

curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ 

1

: the material for a curb

2

: curb

curbing

2 of 2

present participle of curb entry 2

Examples of curbing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Within a few blinks, the red-and-white curbing blurs into a solid pink, and a hint of tunnel vision creeps in while the electronic stability control steadies the Bolide. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026

The curbing of telework comes as a blow to SEIU Local 1000, the only state worker union bargaining a new contract with the Newsom administration this year. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate. — Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

The edging can be a trench between the lawn and the bed or created from hardscape such as bricks, concrete curbing, or metal edging. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for curbing

• disturbing
• perturbing

Kids Definition

curbing

noun

curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ 

1

: the material for a curb

2

: curb entry 1 sense 3