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

The Frenchman’s appeal centered on his contention that Mick Lescure, another former French tennis player who was banned for life for match-fixing in 2022, had made a false accusation alleging Bensoussan’s involvement in the match-fixing syndicate. — James Hansen, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Bonta also has an ongoing case against Amazon for price fixing, which the company denies. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

The items surveyed include grillable proteins such as pork chops, chicken, and ground beef, sides such as pork and beans and the fixings for potato salad, plus ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and the ingredients for fresh lemonade. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 2 July 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