facing

1 of 2

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

1

a

: a lining at the edge especially of a garment

b

facings plural : the collar, cuffs, and trimmings of a uniform coat

2

: an ornamental or protective layer

3

: material for facing

facing

2 of 2

adjective

1

: located directly across from something : opposite

an illustration on the facing page

2

: having the front oriented toward a specified direction or location

—usually used in combination

the east-facing windows

To maintain themselves above water, the islands must conserve their limited sand supply by moving sand to their lagoon-facing side as their seaward side is eroded by waves.

—Wade Graham

Examples of facing in a Sentence

Noun

a house with brick facing

a suit with red facings at the collar and the cuffs

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore. —Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024

Two batters later, Lewis ripped one off the facing of the second deck, a two-run shot. —Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024

Case in point: One program facing cuts is the Eviction Diversion Program, which was piloted last year with $2.9 million in funding. —Sommer Brugal, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024

Prince Louis and Princess Kate sat side-by-side facing forward while Prince George and Princess Charlotte sat across from them for the journey from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards' Parade. —Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from gerund of face entry 2

Adjective

from present participle of face entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

facing

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

1

: a lining at the edge especially of a garment

2

: an ornamental or protective layer

a house with brick facing

3

: material for facing

Medical Definition

facing

noun

fac·​ing ˈfā-siŋ 

: a front of porcelain or plastic used in dental crowns and bridgework to face the metal replacement and simulate the natural tooth