facing

[fey-sing]

noun

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.

facing

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of facing¹

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

Example Sentences

There is an extra challenge facing travellers as this morning the city centre hosted a 10k race with more than 12,000 participants.

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He said in Sunday's video message that the continuation of the trial "tears us apart from within" at a time when Israel was facing "enormous challenges, and alongside them great opportunities" that required unity.

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Being asked live on TV "did you lie?" is never a comfortable question for a chancellor to be facing in the days after giving a really significant Budget.

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"I think facing a diagnosis now, you can be filled with hope," she says.

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Whether it is facing an existential threat, however, remains to be seen.

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