edging

noun

edg·​ing ˈe-jiŋ How to pronounce edging (audio)
: something that forms an edge or border

Examples of edging in a Sentence

the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package. Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024 The French lace dress featured a long sheer train with scalloped lace edging. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024 Garden edging serves several purposes from suppressing weeds, to keeping your flower beds in check to simply sprucing up the design of your garden. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for edging 

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of edging was in 1558

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“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edging. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

edging

noun
edg·​ing
ˈej-iŋ
: something that forms an edge or border
a lace edging

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