fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ 

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber

2

a(1)

: fence sense 2a

(2)

: the fences of a property or region

b

: material used for building fences

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While fencing has been put up around the building, people have still broken into the structure and are living in it, the lawsuit said. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025

While plants and landscaping are the chief focus, the law also applies to fencing, patios and decks made of wood or other flammable materials. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025

For the past few weeks, residents along Marcus Avenue on the Balboa Peninsula have been dealing with constant noise, bright lights, a partial road closure, and construction fencing from the operation. —Michele Gile, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

That still leaves long stretches of the 195-mile corridor from Miami to Cocoa exposed, but the fencing will be placed where pedestrian crossings are common, state officials said. —Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fencing

• lensing
• sensing
• tensing
• commencing
• condensing
• dispensing
• expensing

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword

2

: material for fences