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• present participle of face.

facing

American  

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

facings plural

1. a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

2. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.

3. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.

4. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.

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facing British  

/ ˈfeɪsɪŋ /

noun

1. a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying

2. (usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment

3. an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall

4. marketing an area of retail shelf space

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• facings
  plural

Etymology

Origin of facing

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Facing such constraints, she is mulling shifting part of her income into the shadows.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Facing mounting pressure from his own MPs and cabinet, he will remain in office while the Labour Party selects its next leader.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Facing demands to step down, Paz said he had prepared a bill that would empower the military to tackle demonstrations and restore order.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Facing Canady, pinch-hitter Jazmine Leyva singled down the right-field line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“I’m serious! Facing that ankle breaker wasn’t great, William.”

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone