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

Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays, centered around a big turkey meal with all the fixings. —Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025

Each family got a turkey breast and a box filled with 15 fixings. —Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025

In the three weeks since the NCAA implemented its rescission period, two MLB pitchers have been indicted for rigging games and six college basketball players from three separate schools have been permanently banned from NCAA competition for game fixing. —Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025

DeSha's American Tavern DeSha's offers Thanksgiving carryout meals with all the fixings for $34 per person. —Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixing

• fixing her hopes/sights
• 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