fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ How to pronounce fixing (audio)
1
: the act or process of one that fixes
2
plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz How to pronounce fixing (audio)
often -sənz
: customary accompaniments : trimmings
a turkey dinner with all the fixings

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In the three weeks since the NCAA implemented its rescission period, two MLB pitchers have been indicted for rigging games and six college basketball players from three separate schools have been permanently banned from NCAA competition for game fixing. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 DeSha's American Tavern DeSha's offers Thanksgiving carryout meals with all the fixings for $34 per person. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025 Try the picanha or one of the signature bowls, which feature grilled and smoked meats and a hearty helping of fresh fixings. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 Thanksgiving is just around the corner and everyone looks forward to a big turkey dinner with all the fixings. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fixing

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fixing was in 1605

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixing. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

fixing

noun
fix·​ing ˈfik-sing How to pronounce fixing (audio)
sense 2 is often -sənz
1
: a putting in permanent form
2
plural : something that decorates or completes
turkey with all the fixings

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