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Definition of edging

edging

/ˈɛdʒ.ɪŋ/
edg · ing
Plural:edgings
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edging Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Something that forms or is placed along the edge or border of an object or area, such as decorative trim on a garment or a barrier separating a lawn from a garden bed.

Example

"The gardener installed brick edging around the flower beds to keep the grass from spreading."

2

The action or process of cutting, trimming, or finishing the edges of something, especially a lawn or a piece of material.

Example

"Once the mowing and edging were finished, the front yard looked neat and well-maintained."

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• Rhymes for edging

• Nearby Words

edgeworthia
edgily
edginess
edging
edgy
edibility
edible

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Edging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/edging
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