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

And that front fascia’s body kit has all the beauty of an English bulldog’s slobbery underbite, complete with wonky teeth. —Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 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

Seal cracks and spaces around doors, windows and fascia boards. —Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 19 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