fraying

noun

fray·​ing ˈfrā-iŋ How to pronounce fraying (audio)
: something rubbed or worn off by fraying

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Baker and Gore haven’t noticed any pilling, fraying, or color fading in these high-quality bedding sets over the last year. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025 Each plug is said to be reinforced at common strain ports to prevent fraying. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Ephron described a fraying in his relationship with Mayers as their levels of success diverged. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025 No fraying or pilling, just that coveted softness which feels lived-in, but not worn out. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fraying

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fraying was in 1637

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“Fraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraying. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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