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

Each robot can operate independently or physically connect with others to handle obstacles such as steps, gaps, trenches, and ledges. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025

Show them the room [Scarlett’s character was in], take a picture on the window ledge. —Nick Remsen, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025

Two lovers embraced in a curtained room, while a white peacock roosted on a ledge. —Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025

Grass Valley and Nevada County fire units were called to assist in the operation and found the man balancing on a ledge. —Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Dec. 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