edging

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noun

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

edging

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present participle of edge entry 2

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Noun the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
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Elastic edging keeps the machine-washable covers snug across a range of couch shapes, and the collection comes in several colors, weaves and textures to coordinate with most rooms. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Blythe Copeland, writing for Martha Stewart, highlighted Nolan Interiors’ approach of sizing covers to individual seat, back or chaise cushions with elastic edging. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The small, irregular pearls appeared around the armholes of a long and lean mesh dress, and as the delicate edging on a beautiful citron yellow flapper dress with sheer panels. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 After spending eight hours Sunday cutting, edging, shredding, digging and ripping at things in the yard and in the garage, my advice to younger readers is to invest in high-quality tools. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for edging

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First Known Use

Noun

1558, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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edging

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