shading

1 of 2

noun

shad·​ing ˈshā-diŋ 

1

: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing

2

: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics

shading

2 of 2

present participle of shade entry 2

Examples of shading in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Other measures include a high-performance insulated precast envelope, natural shading, green roofs and an on-site district energy system. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026

And adverbs, even the intensifiers, can add shading and tone to a sentence. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Blue shading indicates clear skies, while areas with gray shading and higher percentage numbers indicates a higher chance for clouds. — Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Before committing to this move, insist that your potential facade partner provides a site-specific shading and yield study, and treat any generic per-square-foot number as marketing. — Zev Laine, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shading

• aiding
• blading
• braiding
• fading
• grading
• lading
• raiding
• trading
• wading
• abrading
• blockading
• cascading