wording

noun

word·​ing ˈwər-diŋ 

: the act or manner of expressing in words : phraseology

Synonyms of wording

• language
• diction
• formulation
• phrasing

Examples of wording in a Sentence

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

That broad wording makes the offer sound useful to almost anyone planning travel. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

The budget language did not mention Peregrine by name, but its wording mirrors that used by FDLE in its April agreement with the company, and by the agency in its request for $6 million to the Legislature in January. — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

One of the reasons might have been the wording on their ballot. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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