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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Thin plastic edging may break down quickly, so choose something that will hold up over time. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 July 2025 Resist the urge to edge around trees; healthy trees can be compromised when surface roots are severed during the edging process. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025 Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025 Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort. The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025 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 31 Jul. 2025.

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edging

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

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