Word Verb
fringed
v.
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /fɹˈɪndʒd/ fringed
Definition
v.having a border made of small, hanging pieces of cloth or hair. You use this to describe things like curtains, rugs, or even the edges of a person's hair.
v.having a border or edge composed of small, hanging loops or tassels. Often describes decorative textiles or the natural appearance of certain plant leaves.
Examples
“The room was decorated with soft, fringed curtains.”
“She chose a fringed shawl to add a bohemian touch to her simple white dress.”
“The desert landscape was defined by fringed cacti, their delicate, hair-like edges swaying gently in the arid breeze.”
Etymology
From Middle English frenged; equivalent to fringe + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English frenged
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated