edging

American

[ej-ing] / ˈɛdʒ ɪŋ /

noun

something that forms or is placed along an edge or border.
Skiing. the tilting of a ski to the side so that one edge cuts into the snow.

edging British

/ ˈɛdʒɪŋ /

noun

anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden
the act of making an edge

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adjective

relating to or used for making an edge

edging shears

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Other Word Forms

edgingly

adverb

Etymology

Origin of edging

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

Example Sentences

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“Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Home prices are still edging higher on a national basis, because the supply of homes for sale—while rising—remains below prepandemic norms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"All these little things were edging me closer to taking this step into this unknown," says the 27-year-old.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Harry could see them edging awkwardly along the tunnel in single file.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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