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
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
His team concocted an idea where Tyler would walk vertically up a cliff wall, hang on to a ledge for dear life, then be blown across (and off) the stage by a simulated wind gust.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
The practical yet stylish solid wood structure is currently 67% off and comes with a lower storage shelf, a large working table space, and an upper ledge for housing smaller planters.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
The Chameleon is shown being threatening in multiple scenes, pushing people off ledges and reveling in being bad.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Tendril spurs connect to community access points, OHV trails, a scenic ledge overlooking the Montezuma Well heritage site and the Elmore Wash Trail, which makes a straight shot toward the wilderness.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2024
The window ledge filled up with snacks from friends: graham crackers, cashews, cheddar cheese, coconut water, oranges with tiny green leaves.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Lo also shared another cute moment of Golding holding Lyla on the ledge of a treehouse on her Instagram Story, along with a picture of the family eating a sweet treat together.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Rescuers flew a drone up to find the 48-year-old injured climber, of Grand Junction, and his climbing partner on the ledge and then climbed up to get them down, officials said in the release.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
There is an indent in the ledge near Prince Louis' hand.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
The practical yet stylish solid wood structure is currently 67% off and comes with a lower storage shelf, a large working table space, and an upper ledge for housing smaller planters.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
The Chameleon is shown being threatening in multiple scenes, pushing people off ledges and reveling in being bad.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
Tendril spurs connect to community access points, OHV trails, a scenic ledge overlooking the Montezuma Well heritage site and the Elmore Wash Trail, which makes a straight shot toward the wilderness.
—Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2024
The window ledge filled up with snacks from friends: graham crackers, cashews, cheddar cheese, coconut water, oranges with tiny green leaves.
—Leslie Jamison, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Lo also shared another cute moment of Golding holding Lyla on the ledge of a treehouse on her Instagram Story, along with a picture of the family eating a sweet treat together.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Rescuers flew a drone up to find the 48-year-old injured climber, of Grand Junction, and his climbing partner on the ledge and then climbed up to get them down, officials said in the release.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2024
There is an indent in the ledge near Prince Louis' hand.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Ledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ledge. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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ledge
noun1
: 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
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