facing

1 of 2

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

1

a

: a lining at the edge especially of a garment

b

facings plural : the collar, cuffs, and trimmings of a uniform coat

2

: an ornamental or protective layer

3

: material for facing

facing

2 of 2

adjective

1

: located directly across from something : opposite

an illustration on the facing page

2

: having the front oriented toward a specified direction or location

—usually used in combination

the east-facing windows

To maintain themselves above water, the islands must conserve their limited sand supply by moving sand to their lagoon-facing side as their seaward side is eroded by waves.

—Wade Graham

Examples of facing in a Sentence

Noun

a house with brick facing

a suit with red facings at the collar and the cuffs

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Secret Service chief facing calls to resign after Trump assassination attempt Fox News contributor and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker calls the lack of security personnel at Trump's rally an 'epic fail' and reacts to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle facing pressure to resign. —Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 15 July 2024

In the event of a deficit, the first step must be to eliminate wasteful spending and functions that are not resident facing. —Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024

To check for water damage, two feet of drywall had to be cut from the lobby and the theater seating area, and the stage’s facing also had to be removed. —Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024

Prince Louis and Princess Kate sat side-by-side facing forward while Prince George and Princess Charlotte sat across from them. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from gerund of face entry 2

Adjective

from present participle of face entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

facing

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

1

: a lining at the edge especially of a garment

2

: an ornamental or protective layer

a house with brick facing

3

: material for facing

Medical Definition

facing

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

: a front of porcelain or plastic used in dental crowns and bridgework to face the metal replacement and simulate the natural tooth