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

The wording was first spotted by Android leaker Assemble Debug. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

That wording expresses the plaintiffs' conclusion but is not direct evidence from Chase acknowledging a political motive. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Its vague wording has led to conflicting interpretations of control, competing shipping routes, and confusion over the 60-day fee waiver limit. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Still, sloppy wording and missing details remain warning signs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 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