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

Two others, however, held and briefly slowed his fall past a ledge. —Logan Smith, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025

Another officer is seen carefully making his way along a narrow, concrete ledge ready to help the officer in the water and pull the girl to safety. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025

From here Cathedral Rock Trail steepens dramatically, shinnying up rock faces, angling from ledge to ledge. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025

There were two different sleeping parties on the ledge, and more above. —Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Nov. 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