noun
Uncommon
casing
KAY-sihng
Casing (noun) means an outer covering that encloses or protects something. Example: “The wiring runs inside a plastic casing.”
noun
1
An outer covering that encloses or protects something.
"The wiring runs inside a plastic casing."
2
The decorative frame around a door or window.
"They repainted the window casing white."
How to use casing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA protective outer shell or frame around something.
Common pairings
plastic casing
window casing
sausage casing
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Word forms
- Plural
- casings
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Rhymes for casing
basing
easing
teasing
leasing
chasing
pleasing
phrasing
greasing
releasing
increasing
decreasing
purchasing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “casing” mean?
The word “casing” means an outer covering that encloses or protects something. In plain terms, a protective outer shell or frame around something.
How do you pronounce “casing”?
“Casing” is pronounced KAY-sihng (/ˈkeɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “casing” in a sentence?
Here is “casing” used in a sentence: “The wiring runs inside a plastic casing.”
What part of speech is “casing”?
“Casing” is a noun.
Is “casing” a common word?
“Casing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “casing” have?
“Casing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an outer covering that encloses or protects something.
