fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ How to pronounce fixing (audio)
1
: the act or process of one that fixes
2
plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz How to pronounce fixing (audio)
 often  -sənz
: customary accompaniments : trimmings
a turkey dinner with all the fixings

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

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The parish and its volunteers helped distribute hundreds of turkeys, with traditional Thanksgiving meal fixings, and winter clothing to members of the community in need. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024 The watch and wager action will peak over Thanksgiving weekend as fans give thanks for family, friends, football and a feast while enjoying all the fixings. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays, centered around a big turkey meal with all the fixings. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2024 Where to get carryout Thanksgiving meals in Cincinnati Behle Street by Sheli Behle Street offers Thanksgiving catering that includes all the usual fixings. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fixing 

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixing was in 1605

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

Kids Definition

fixing

noun
fix·​ing ˈfik-sing How to pronounce fixing (audio)
 sense 2 is often  -sənz
1
: a putting in permanent form
2
plural : something that decorates or completes
turkey with all the fixings
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