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

In her speech to Labour conference last month, Reeves said the government was facing difficult choices and promised she would not take risks with the public finances.

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The country’s deficit is among the highest in the eurozone and it is facing increased scrutiny from credit rating agencies and the European Union.

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Part of Oracle’s challenge is facing a belief among investors that renting out access to advanced AI chips and building data centers are a low-margin business.

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The report said the UK government must address the difficulties businesses are facing.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell echoed these concerns earlier Tuesday, pointing to greater downside risks facing the labor market.

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