fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that fixes

2

plural fixings

ˈfik-siŋz,

often

-sənz  : customary accompaniments : trimmings

a turkey dinner with all the fixings

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Along with maintaining the color line, arguably his most notable action was banning, for life, the players on the Chicago White Sox involved in the fixing of the 1919 World Series. —Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 10 May 2024

The bill was targeted at RealPage, a software developer that has reportedly been part of a federal probe for its alleged role in facilitating price fixing among property owners. —Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixing

• nitrogen-fixing
• price-fixing

Kids Definition

fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-sing 

 sense 2 is often  -sənz

1

: a putting in permanent form

2

plural : something that decorates or completes

turkey with all the fixings