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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

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facing facings

Syracuse has been more transparent than most in grappling with the challenges facing higher education.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Britain has not seen the level of opposition now facing US projects, McDonald said, but he cautioned against assuming it would stay that way, citing British resistance to hydrogen projects and fracking.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

"First, a zoo of hadrons was discovered. Now, we're facing a zoo of so-called exotic states."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026

Ravalomanana is also facing a separate corruption investigation.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Mom rolls over so she’s facing me, propped up on her elbow.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

The wooden bleachers and facings from those days still remain within the shell of a modern building.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

In exchange for room and board, he studied how to create stone facings for houses; the work entailed learning how to collect appropriate rocks and then fit them into the available spaces.

From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2017

Its impressive exterior features a Canadian-limestone façade and details such as copper roof lines, copper window facings, three-foot eaves, and stone walls.

From Architectural Digest ● Sep. 12, 2014

Sometimes shell-like facings, called porcelain veneers, are bonded onto stained teeth.

From Time Magazine Archive

He pictured himself in a fancy blue jacket with red facings, white leggings, a beautiful new gun snug against his cheek....

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi