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

The same stigma concern has long haunted a different Fed lending tool, the discount window, because it is sometimes used by banks facing crises.

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The plan could revive an industry that spent decades managing aging plants and facing sluggish demand.

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The top EU and US officials also discussed issues they are both facing including access to rare earths and chips -- vital for the tech industry.

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The cryptocurrency’s struggle may stem from investors who bought around $90,000, now facing potential margin calls.

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The used car dealer can weather the issues facing its peers to become “the new used car king,” the firm argued.

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