facing

American  

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /

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.

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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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Etymology

Origin of facing

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

Example Sentences

Or do they want a West Ham victory - which will damage Arsenal's title chances, but leave Spurs back in the relegation zone before facing Leeds?

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The massive ships that glide through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are facing extreme fuel costs as oil prices rise, often paying millions of dollars more to top off their titanic tanks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The confidential IPO filing comes as restaurants are facing a challenging environment, with rising gasoline and other costs eating into customer income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

This is a question all European carmakers are facing.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Why, yes! You’re facing Nansi soon, aren’t you? What can a human girl like her do when it comes down to it?”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer