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 great diversity of forms available lend themselves to foundation plantings, edging and low hedges, as well as architectural accents and reliable container plantings. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Contrast details like this blue velvet piping (Peacock from Pepper Home) outline the silhouette and emphasize the headboard's shape, while fringe, brush trim, scalloped edging, or decorative tape add an extra layer of personality. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

Scott won four years ago, edging Gelzer by 656 votes in a runoff in which 4,597 voters did not mark their ballot for either. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Markets have been through this cycle repeatedly in recent years, with the 10-year yield edging up toward 5%, threatening stocks, and then tumbling back down again. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026