subbing

[ suhb-ing ]

noun

, Photography.

1. the act or process of applying a substratum.
2. the material used for a substratum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subbing¹

sub + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Couric fans can tune into Good Morning America to see the former Today show host subbing all week for cohost Robin Roberts.

From The Daily Beast

When Maddow started subbing for Olbermann in 2008, she hired his agent and pushed for a show.

From The Daily Beast

But is subbing him in for the embattled CEO anything more than a cosmetic change?

From The Daily Beast

TV Newser hears rumor that for one night only, Arianna Huffington will be subbing for Rachel Maddow on MSNBC.

From The Daily Beast

He did go to Philadelphia presently and found work "subbing" on a daily paper,'The Inquirer.'

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Lemuel Wacker was "subbing" as extra for the superannuated old cripple whose sole duty was to wave a flag as trains went by.

From Project Gutenberg

The young printer began to get some work at "subbing," though it was scant and irregular.

From Project Gutenberg

"The psychologist who's subbing for Dr. von Heydenreich," the box told him patiently.

From Project Gutenberg

The young engineer had gotten him a job “subbing” as a helper on a yards switch engine.

From Project Gutenberg