fringed

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adjective

ˈfrinjd 

: having a border with fringe

fringed decorative pillows

The parade opens with two cavalrymen dressed in a fringed tunic …

—Nicholas V. Sekunda et al.

fringed

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past tense and past participle of fringe entry 2

Examples of fringed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And there was real summer energy throughout, from Bottega’s floor-sweeping fringed straw bag and tie-up sandals to Aquazzura’s florals and raffia. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Adam Lambert strutted on stage in a studded and fringed leather jacket and proceeded to do the late Wham! — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026

The fringed edges offer a subtle nod to more traditional rug designs and the neutral hue plays nicely with the more colorful accents in her living room. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

In Toronto, Cynthia Erivo opted for a fringed black-and-white Dior dress from the resort 2027 collection—the shaggier, fuller silhouette suggesting that fall’s sensibility for cozy dressing is officially here. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fringed

• impinged
• infringed
• unhinged
• cringed
• hinged
• singed