fascia

noun

fas·​cia

senses 1 and 3 are usually

ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə 

sense 2 is usually

ˈfa- 

plural fasciae

senses 1 and 3 are usually

ˈfā-shē-ˌē 

sense 2 is usually

ˈfa-  or fascias

1

: a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet: such as

a

: a flat piece used as a molding

b

: a horizontal piece (such as a board) covering the joint between the top of a wall and the projecting eaves

called also fascia board

c

: a nameplate over the front of a shop

2

: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures (such as muscles)

also : tissue of this character

3

or facia

ˈfā-sh(ē-)ə 

British : the dashboard of an automobile

fascial

ˈfa-sh(ē-)əl 

adjective

Examples of fascia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025

It's beefed up the wheel arches, created a squarer, more upright upper fascia around the headlamps, and carved in some rather sharp, level accents on the sides. —New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025

In essence, the device aims to replace a lymphatic massage or gua sha, offering fascia release, fluid drainage, and smoother texture in one handheld gadget. —Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025

The same goes for its overall profile, though, there’s a lot going on in its front fascia—the side venting is seemingly there for function, but the massive grille is… a lot. —Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Latin, band, bandage; akin to Middle Irish basc necklace

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fascia

• superficial fascia

Medical Definition

fascia

noun

fas·​cia

ˈfash-(ē-)ə also ˈfāsh-

plural fasciae -ē-ˌē  or fascias

: a sheet of connective tissue (as an aponeurosis) covering or binding together body structures

also : tissue occurring in such a sheet see deep fascia, superficial fascia

fascial

-(ē-)əl 

adjective