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

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

Young plants are most susceptible to damage and can be protected with repellents or temporary fencing when deer are active. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025

Above the front door, a new deck was bounded by chain-link fencing. —Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 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