leading edge

noun

ˈlē-diŋ- 

1

: the forward part of something that moves or seems to move

2

: the foremost edge of an airfoil

3

: cutting edge

leading-edge

ˈlē-diŋ-ˈej 

adjective

Synonyms

• forefront

Examples of leading edge in a Sentence

the leading edge of an airplane's wing

the leading edge of a thunderstorm

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet STMicroelectronics is currently not at the leading edge of semiconductor manufacturing. —Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 12 June 2025

Meet The Machines Powering Cognitive Manufacturing At the leading edge of this revolution is the increasing adoption of robots. —Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Overall, Brightline remains the leading edge model for the future of high-speed rail around the country, as political support varies for projects in Texas, California and the Midwest. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025

Knox: Balancing education about the non-alcoholic space and the use and safety of adaptogens must have been challenging at the early leading edge of these trends. —Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for leading edge

• allege
• straightedge
• dredge
• hedge
• ledge
• pledge
• sedge
• sledge
• wedge