noun
Uncommon
parting
PAH-tihng
Parting (noun) means the act of leaving or separating from someone, or the moment it happens. Example: “Their parting at the airport was tearful.”
noun
1
The act of leaving or separating from someone, or the moment it happens.
"Their parting at the airport was tearful."
"He gave a parting wave before boarding the train."
2
The line where hair is combed in different directions on the head.
"She combs her parting on the left side."
How to use parting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe moment of leaving someone, or the line made when hair is combed apart.
Common pairings
parting words
parting gift
a side parting
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Word forms
- Plural
- partings
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Etymology
From part + -ing.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for parting
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What does “parting” mean?
The word “parting” means the act of leaving or separating from someone, or the moment it happens. In plain terms, the moment of leaving someone, or the line made when hair is combed apart.
How do you pronounce “parting”?
“Parting” is pronounced PAH-tihng (/ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “parting” in a sentence?
Here is “parting” used in a sentence: “Their parting at the airport was tearful.”
What part of speech is “parting”?
“Parting” is a noun.
Is “parting” a common word?
“Parting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “parting” have?
“Parting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of leaving or separating from someone, or the moment it happens.
