pairing

[pair-ing]

noun

1. a coupling.

2. Cell Biology.,  the lining up of the two homologous chromosomes or chromatids of each chromosome pair in meiosis or mitosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pairing¹

First recorded in 1605–15; pair + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Chef Young incorporated nostalgia into every course, including the drink pairings, which are also available in non-alcoholic options.

From Salon

"Edoardo and I sit down and we chat for many, many hours about all the kind of different stats and the pairings and the personalities and the course fits."

From BBC

Scheffler was bullish afterwards, saying he felt his pairing did "some good things".

From BBC

Donald has opted to stick with his tried and tested formula for the foursomes, picking the same pairings for Saturday, while Bradley has kept faith with three of his.

From BBC

Asked how he would feel if left out of any of the pairings on Friday, he said he would "totally understand".

From BBC

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