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

Those feeling peckish can grab a bite to eat from food vendors selling everything from traditional to not-so-traditional fixings, Doyle said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

These Midwest byways, highways, and trails have all the fixings for the ultimate fall road trip. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026

These include criminal convictions for a wide range of offences, a ban by a sporting or professional body, or breaches of certain key football regulations, such as match-fixing. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Photos published by Mayor Kevin Wilk on Facebook also showed that the restaurant’s centerpiece, its glass-front counter that’s usually laden with fresh produce, meats and other salad and sandwich fixings, had partially collapsed. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 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