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

While patrons waited in line, employees behind a rectangular hole in the brick wall piled baguettes high with pastrami, salami, garlic aioli and other fixings. —Jenna Thompson april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026

Unlike a setting spray, a fixing spray has a more long-wearing formulation. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026

These handhelds are loaded with three Chicken Fingerz, fixings, and sauce for a fistful of flavor to satisfy big cravings. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026

The exchange over the pricing of the khaki pants is just one example of about a dozen cited in the document, filed in support of a preliminary injunction Bonta is seeking against Amazon to stop alleged price fixing. —Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

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