paring

noun

par·​ing ˈper-iŋ 

1

: the act of cutting away an edge or surface

2

: something pared off

apple parings

Examples of paring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank’s operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 20 June 2026

The paring back of Fed communications is part of a larger package of potential reforms to the central bank's operations that Warsh signaled Wednesday. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Just as the interior of the house may benefit from a paring down for selling, so too could the yard. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

Rather than focusing solely on immediate profitability, Joseph Phelps is investing in long-term customer engagement and satisfaction through immersive hospitality experiences, and has prepared a variety of tasting experiences including educational food and wine parings. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing paring

• paring knife

Rhymes for paring

• airing
• bearing
• blaring
• caring
• chairing
• charing
• daring
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring

Kids Definition

paring

noun

par·​ing

ˈpa(ə)r-iŋ, 

ˈpe(ə)r-

1

: the act of cutting away an edge or surface

2

: something pared off