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• present participle of face.

facing

American  

[fay-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

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Etymology

Origin of facing

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

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Example Sentences

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Longer hold periods also contribute to some of the biggest challenges facing leaders of private-equity sponsored companies, according to a new report from Summit Leadership, which surveyed 176 private-equity executives.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Acton, a pediatrician and former health director under Ohio’s current Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, has spoken openly during her campaign about facing abuse and neglect as a child, while in her mother’s custody.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

"We recognise that the changing climate and evolving risks facing fire and rescue services mean we must continue to learn, adapt and strengthen our ability to respond when demand rises sharply."

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

This case was "about whether corporations can mislead consumers about what happens to their personal information without facing meaningful consequences. New Mexico stood its ground," Torrez said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Adek and I attended the same university, and I found him outside the library, lecturing to a trio of enthralled young ladies about the dangers facing our neighbor Czechoslovakia now that Germany had annexed Austria.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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

Even their marble facings were carted away for building material.

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

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