fixing

1 of 2

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

fixing

2 of 2

present participle of fix entry 1

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Back on the outdoor sofa, as my mind shifted to the reality of our travel day tomorrow, a chef brought us a box of s’mores fixings with all the classics, plus extras like Reese’s peanut butter bars, Nutella, and squares of dark chocolate. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

For her son Jaxson’s second birthday, Nicole Quimby brought some Red Sox magic straight to her Florida backyard, complete with a baseball diamond, Green Monster cake and all the fixings of a classic ballpark. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026

The elaborate, experiential drinks are presented on trays or pedestals alongside clever fixings. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

He’s steeped in these platforms, professionally invested, and not prone to conspiratorial concerns about insider trading or game fixing. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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