stringing

1 of 2

noun

string·​ing ˈstriŋ-iŋ 

1

: lines of inlay in furniture decoration

2

: the material with which a racket is strung

stringing

2 of 2

present participle of string entry 2

Examples of stringing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Kickstarter file came out dimensionally accurate, with good overhangs out to 85 degrees, but the stringing was noticeable and prominent. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

The workshop teaches different stringing and braiding techniques. — Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

The duo’s latest work suggests that the apes can create new meaning by stringing sounds together in pairs — something akin to syntax, which was once thought to be a unique hallmark of human language. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Enroll in a Craft Class Many crafts stores offer hands-on activities for kids like scrapbooking, box decorating, bead stringing, pottery, and more. — Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stringing

• bringing
• clinging
• flinging
• hinging
• ringing
• singing
• slinging
• springing
• stinging
• swinging
• winging
• wringing

Kids Definition

stringing

noun

string·​ing ˈstriŋ-iŋ 

: the material with which a racket is strung