edging

American  

[ej-ing] / ˈɛdʒ ɪŋ /

noun

1. something that forms or is placed along an edge or border.

2. Skiing. the tilting of a ski to the side so that one edge cuts into the snow.

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edging British  

/ ˈɛdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden

2. the act of making an edge

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adjective

1. relating to or used for making an edge

   edging shears

Other Word Forms

• edgingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of edging

First recorded in 1550–60; edge + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The Nasdaq composite also notched a new record, edging 0.1% higher, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.2%, or around 95 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

As well as edging the Gunners closer to the title, Mikel Arteta's side did a favour to fierce rivals Tottenham.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Booking Holdings pared early losses, edging up 0.3%.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I opened the door, and we stepped out of the cab just as it was edging ahead again and started to walk over to the bar.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath