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

Shubb also explained that the creation of a volunteer coach position is itself potential evidence of horizontal price fixing that might cause antitrust injury. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026

The best part is that the sweet nacho chips stay crunchy, even with all the heavy fixings. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits. —Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026

Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits. —Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 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