# edging

/ˈɛdʒɪŋ/ (US) · /ˈɛdʒɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/edging
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a decorative or protective border along the side of something. It is often used in gardening or sewing to make a clean finish.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to a specific strip or decorative piece.

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