Synonyms of edging

edging 1 of 2

noun

ˈe-jiŋ 

as in edge

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edge
• perimeter
• border
• boundary
• circumference
• confines
• margin
• verge
• end
• rim
• periphery
• skirt
• fringe
• brim
• frame
• hem
• bound
• skirting
• outskirts
• compass
• borderline
• cusp
• extent
• lip
• curb
• brink
• crest
• ceiling
• shore
• maximum
• limitation
• mere
• demarcation
• restriction
• lap
• termination
• frontier
• march
• measure
• ambit
• selvage
• pale
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• middle
• interior
• inside
• inner

edging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of edge

1

as in sharpening

to make sharp or sharper

if you edge the tip of that stick, it should be a fine skewer for roasting marshmallows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sharpening
• grinding
• honing
• stoning
• filing
• stropping
• whetting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blunting
• dulling
• polishing
• smoothing
• rounding
• buffing
• glossing
• burnishing

2

as in bordering

to serve as a border for

pavement edging the flower bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bordering
• bounding
• surrounding
• rimming
• skirting
• fringing
• framing
• trimming
• encircling
• margining
• circling
• defining
• tracing
• outlining
• rounding
• hemming
• demarcating
• enclosing
• looping
• restricting
• curbing
• circumscribing
• walling
• delineating
• sketching
• limiting
• restraining
• silhouetting
• ringing
• confining
• environing
• controlling
• checking
• girthing
• girdling
• compassing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of edging

Noun

The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Singh explains that plastic edging, as well as wood, rock, or bricks, can crack, fade, move out of place, or become exposed over time, while doing little for the garden beyond creating a line. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026

Verb

Define Spaces With Edging Even the most relaxed cottage-style garden can benefit from edging. — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Egypt then went the distance against Australia in the Round of 32, edging past the Socceroos on penalties to claim its first win in the knockout round. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026