noun
edging
EHJ-ihng
Edging (noun) means a strip, border, or trim that marks the outer edge of something. Example: “She sewed a lace edging around the tablecloth.”
noun
1
A strip, border, or trim that marks the outer edge of something.
"She sewed a lace edging around the tablecloth."
2
The act of trimming the border of a lawn where grass meets a path or driveway.
"He spent Saturday morning edging the flower beds."
How to use edging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative border, or the gardening task of neatly trimming a lawn's edge.
Common pairings
lawn edging
a lace edging
garden edging
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- edgings
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What does “edging” mean?
The word “edging” means a strip, border, or trim that marks the outer edge of something. In plain terms, a decorative border, or the gardening task of neatly trimming a lawn's edge.
How do you pronounce “edging”?
“Edging” is pronounced EHJ-ihng (/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “edging” in a sentence?
Here is “edging” used in a sentence: “She sewed a lace edging around the tablecloth.”
What is the opposite of “edging”?
The opposite of “edging” — its antonyms — is smearing.
What part of speech is “edging”?
“Edging” is a noun.
How many meanings does “edging” have?
“Edging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strip, border, or trim that marks the outer edge of something.
