wording

1 of 2

noun

word·​ing ˈwər-diŋ 

: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology

wording

2 of 2

present participle of word entry 2

Synonyms of wording

Noun

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing

Examples of wording in a Sentence

Noun

What's the exact wording of the agreement?

it's important to get the wording of this law precisely correct

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If the writer’s tone and wording are markedly different from the tool’s, the writing may come off as jarring to an audience, especially if that audience is already familiar with the writer’s personal style. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Interpretive debates about the wording of Sweeney’s order were punted in August, when a different three-judge panel on the 10th Circuit granted the NCAA a stay of the nationwide eligibility injunction. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Unfortunately, in the world of legal topics, wording plays a huge role. — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The wording seemed to suggest that the sneakers, after years of various teasers, would finally arrive at retail. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1649, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wording

• birding
• girding
• herding
• undergirding

Kids Definition

wording

noun

word·​ing ˈwərd-iŋ 

: the way in which something is put into words