# fringed

/fɹˈɪndʒd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fringed
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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