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

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

While Apple has not said publicly that the bug has been exploited in the real world, it’s still seen as serious and to need urgent fixing. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Sterling silver knots serve as a sophisticated perch for olives, cherries, and other charcuterie-board fixings. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 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