ledge

noun

ˈlej 

1

: a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check

a window ledge

2

: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore

3

a

: a narrow flat surface or shelf

especially : one that projects from a wall of rock

We rappelled down the cliff and reached the ledge.

b

: rock that is solid or continuous enough to form ledges : bedrock

the field was full of ledge

4

: lode, vein

ledgy

ˈle-jē 

adjective

Examples of ledge in a Sentence

birds perched on the ledge of a building

a ledge on the side of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

Usagi is swept away in it and Ryuji follows, as the others hold onto a ledge in desperation. —Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025

In the first snap, Justin, 31, can be seen leaning over the ledge of a pool and sharing a kiss with Hailey. —Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025

Protesters leave their signs on a ledge during a protest against ABC removing Jimmy Kimmel Live! —Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025

No more scree now, just karstified rock ledges with steel cables bolted in them. —R29 Team, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English legge bar of a gate

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for ledge

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

Kids Definition

ledge

noun

ˈlej 

1

: a projecting ridge or raised edge along a surface

2

: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore

3

: a narrow flat surface or shelf

especially : one that sticks out from a wall of rock