fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ 

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber

2

a(1)

: fence sense 2a

(2)

: the fences of a property or region

b

: material used for building fences

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The kids also have access to horse riding, fencing, scuba diving and polo clubs. —Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024

As Francois Chatillon walked us through all the reconfigurations and infrastructure work, the spectacular nave was as glorious as ever—space will be used for Olympics and Paralympics fencing and taekwondo. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 2 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword

2

: material for fences