edging

noun

edg·​ing ˈe-jiŋ 

: something that forms an edge or border

Synonyms

• border
• borderline
• bound
• boundary
• brim
• circumference
• compass
• confines
• edge
• end
• frame
• fringe
• hem
• margin
• perimeter
• periphery
• rim
• skirt
• skirting
• verge

Examples of edging in a Sentence

the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look

Recent Examples on the Web

The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025

Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025

Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings. —Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025

Traditional lawn care companies, usually locally owned, offer lawn care ranging from turnkey full-service care, including weed and pest control, aeration, and fertilization, to basic mowing, edging, and leaf-blowing. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for edging

• dredging
• fledging
• hedging
• pledging
• sledging
• wedging
• alleging

Kids Definition

edging

noun

edg·​ing

ˈej-iŋ

: something that forms an edge or border

a lace edging