fencing

1 of 2

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

fencing

2 of 2

present participle of fence entry 2

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Groups can request a maximum of $250,000 each for physical security measures at their facilities like lighting, locks, alarms, panic buttons, fencing, shatter-resistant glass and public address systems. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Plans call for a new classroom wing, administration building, entry plaza and playground, along with improved fencing, paving and landscaping, according to the district. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

To the north, Lafayette Park was barely visible behind security fencing. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

The fencing also carries the most potential for controversy and opposition on Thursday. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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