English Reference
Adjective

bordered

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɔɹdɝd/ UK /bˈɔːdəd/ bor·dered

adj.having an edge or a frame around it, often in a different color or material.

adj.having a decorative or functional edge; surrounded by a boundary. Often used to describe objects with a distinct frame or regions adjacent to a specific territory.


SIMPLE

The white paper has a thin, gold bordered edge.

CONTEXTUAL

The garden is bordered by a tall stone wall that provides privacy from the busy street.

COMPLEX

The diplomat presented a formal invitation on heavy, cream-colored cardstock bordered with intricate silver filigree, signaling the high importance of the upcoming state dinner.

Usage

Often used with the preposition 'by' or 'with' to indicate the material or object forming the edge.

Guinea-Bissau is a small Portuguese-speaking country on the West African coast, bordered by Senegal to the north and Guinea to the east and south.

Al Jazeera· 29 Aug 2026

Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.

ScienceDaily· 28 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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