fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ 

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber

2

a(1)

: fence sense 2a

(2)

: the fences of a property or region

b

: material used for building fences

Examples of fencing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since late May, excavators and other heavy machinery have entered the area, opening access routes, digging into the sand, clearing land among pine trees and installing fencing. —Zana Cimili, Fortune, 12 June 2026

Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Near the University of Central Florida, similar fencing was installed along sidewalks at Alafaya Trail and University Boulevard by Orange County to help improve another dangerous stretch of road for pedestrians. —Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026

Caltrans must also improve views from the Bayshore Bikeway under the bridge by replacing some tall fencing with new fencing no more than 4 feet tall. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fencing

• lensing
• sensing
• tensing
• commencing
• condensing
• dispensing
• expensing

Kids Definition

fencing

noun

fenc·​ing

1

: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword

2

: material for fences