curbing

noun

curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ How to pronounce curbing (audio)
1
: the material for a curb
2
: curb

Examples of curbing in a Sentence

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The popcorn man has his wagon driven close to the curbing, and is selling chewing gum, peanuts and pink popcorn. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 13 May 2024 The project also would have community space, a swimming pool, open space, curbing, sidewalks and parking for 302 vehicles. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2024 In early November, 10 members of Congress urged the Biden administration to prioritize the curbing of exports of CNC machine tools to Russia. Pei-Lin Wu, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024 The hearing in September, during which the court will essentially be deciding whether to accept a curbing of its powers, heralds a potential showdown between the top judicial authority and the ruling coalition, and could fundamentally reshape Israeli democracy. Isabel Kershner, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for curbing 

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of curbing was in 1838

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“Curbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curbing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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curbing

noun
curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ How to pronounce curbing (audio)
1
: the material for a curb
2
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