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

A strip, border, or trim that marks the outer edge of something.

"She sewed a lace edging around the tablecloth."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA decorative border, or the gardening task of neatly trimming a lawn's edge.

Common pairings

lawn edging a lace edging garden edging

Word forms

edgings plural

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Antonyms

smearing

Related words

smearing

Rhymes for edging

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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