edging

American  

[ej-ing] / ˈɛdʒ ɪŋ /

noun

1. something that forms or is placed along an edge or border.

2. Skiing. the tilting of a ski to the side so that one edge cuts into the snow.

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edging British  

/ ˈɛdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden

2. the act of making an edge

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adjective

1. relating to or used for making an edge

   edging shears

Other Word Forms

• edgingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of edging

First recorded in 1550–60; edge + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Oil prices were edging higher on Friday as the stalemate between the U.S. and Iran dragged on.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The winners will play Braga or Freiburg in Istanbul on 20 May - with Braga edging the other semi final 2-1 - for the trophy and a place in the Champions League.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The Ronettes disbanded in 1967 as Motown and the British Invasion were edging out singing groups and Spector’s grip on the group increased.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

But Liverpool are far from convincing at the moment - Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz look miles off it - so why I do I still feel myself edging towards Liverpool here?

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A feeling of despair was also edging its way into the group.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple