fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that fixes

2

plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz 

 often  -sənz

: customary accompaniments : trimmings

a turkey dinner with all the fixings

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rotating menu featured items like roasted vegetables, pulled pork, roasted chicken, dirty rice salad and taco fixings. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025

Early metrics are operational breadcrumbs—signals that reveal where users get stuck, what needs fixing and which assumptions need to be rethought. —Pallishree Panigrahi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

The power play needs some fixing, and the lower end of the depth chart at forward and defense needs shoring up, though that’s more of a Drury problem than a Sullivan problem. —Arthur Staple, New York Times, 2 May 2025

In addition to the usual summer festival fixings — food, music, craft vendors and kids activities — swing by for Pet Fest. —Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixing

• nitrogen-fixing
• price-fixing

Rhymes for fixing

• mixing
• affixing
• intermixing

Kids Definition

fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-sing 

 sense 2 is often  -sənz

1

: a putting in permanent form

2

plural : something that decorates or completes

turkey with all the fixings