Word
edging
Phoneticsedg·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
UK/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a decorative or protective border along the side of something. It is often used in gardening or sewing to make a clean finish.
n. a border or fringe used for decoration or to provide a clean finish to an object. Often refers to materials used to separate different areas of a garden or the finishing on a piece of fabric.
Examples
“The garden has a stone edging to keep the grass tidy.”
“She chose a delicate lace edging for the hem of the dress to give it a vintage look.”
“The landscape architect recommended a flexible steel edging to create a crisp, permanent boundary between the gravel pathway and the surrounding flower beds.”
Examples
simple
“The garden has a stone edging to keep the grass tidy.”
contextual
“She chose a delicate lace edging for the hem of the dress to give it a vintage look.”
complex
“The landscape architect recommended a flexible steel edging to create a crisp, permanent boundary between the gravel pathway and the surrounding flower beds.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to a specific strip or decorative piece.
Real-World Examples
“All season tickets released through this process will be offered to supporters on the season ticket waiting list.”
Matthias Jaissle revealed that summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo is edging closer to starting for Newcastle.” “Fuel prices in the UK have climbed about 5p in just one week as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with diesel edging towards £1.95 a litre in some areas.” “Prices excluding food and energy rose 0.2% after staying flat in June, with medical care and airline tickets edging higher and car insurance continuing to fall.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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