fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that fixes

2

plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz 

 often  -sənz

: customary accompaniments : trimmings

a turkey dinner with all the fixings

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, served on a platter with classic fixings, or even piled atop a basket of fries, pulled pork counts among the South’s most signature dishes. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025

Now, doctors would go in and find out exactly what had been damaged and needed fixing. —Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025

Instead of degrading, the stress test shows the system works and what might need some fixing. —Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025

Thibodeau remains steadfast in his belief that the NBA game doesn’t need fixing, while Malone believes the league should look beyond quarter length when examining why TV ratings have changed. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixing

• nitrogen-fixing
• price-fixing

Rhymes for fixing

• mixing
• affixing
• intermixing

Kids Definition

fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-sing 

 sense 2 is often  -sənz

1

: a putting in permanent form

2

plural : something that decorates or completes

turkey with all the fixings