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Examples of edging in a Sentence
the lace edging on the sleeves gives a blouse a pleasingly feminine look
Recent Examples on the Web
Neither wood, plastic, nor metal edgings contain Kurapia.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
The city typically hires 130 on-call workers each year to handle mowing, edging, weed control and other beautification work, according to Scott Gilmore, the department’s deputy director for parks.
—Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 30 May 2024
The skirt fits mattresses up to 15 inches deep and has a snug elastic edging to keep it in place.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Peruse replaced the large pavers and slabs of cement with 3/8 Del Rio pea gravel which was contained with metal edging, creating a flat, even surface, perfect for high-foot-traffic areas.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Feb. 2024
Although this $34 option is far from being the warmest pick on the list, its lettuce edging and mesh design are great for fashion lovers who want to make dresses and tops feel more seasonally appropriate during cold months.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
Then there are Newton’s, white bands with green edging.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Many blob mirrors are frameless or finished with narrow metal edging, giving them a casual and more modern look than traditional mirrors.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2024
Simple to use with an automatic line feed system, this unit has a rotating and pivoting head that can be adjusted to four different positions for getting into every hard-to-reach corner of your yard and provide a nice clean line along landscape edging.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1558, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near edging
Cite this Entry
“Edging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/edging. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
edging
noun
edg·ing
ˈej-iŋ
: something that forms an edge or border
a lace edging
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