thickening

1 of 2

noun

thick·​en·​ing ˈthi-kə-niŋ 

ˈthik-

1

: a thickened part or place

2

: the act of making or becoming thick

3

: something used to thicken

thickening

2 of 2

present participle of thicken

Examples of thickening in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Puree firm or extra-firm silken tofu to make a substitute for thickening sauces and soups. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Aside from growth alone, reviewers have seen additional benefits from the thickening shampoo. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Kumar said the lining of the mouth responds to physical irritation by thickening and whitening. — Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Local officials now have new hope for thickening that eroded shoreline ahead of the 2027 beach season. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for thickening

• quickening
• sickening

Kids Definition

thickening

noun

thick·​en·​ing

1

: the act of making or becoming thick

underwent a gradual thickening

2

: a thickened part or place

3

: something used to thicken