stringing

American  

[string-ing] / ˈstrɪŋ ɪŋ /

noun

1. a narrow band of inlay, as in a piece of furniture.

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Etymology

Origin of stringing

First recorded in 1610–20; string + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Micron’s point in stringing together this alphabetical atrocity is that the market for one of its most lucrative products could see 40% yearly growth through 2028, from $35 billion to $100 billion.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Soon we were stringing letters together, bead by bead on little strands, to make words.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

Volunteers typically start stringing lights the second weekend of September, but the start date hasn’t been set yet this year because the association is still trying to finalize its required permits with the county.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

He stressed her credibility, but he sounded as if he were stringing together random sentences culled from private briefings, without any concern or knowledge that they made sense.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Even cheap paper chains were impressive when you had eleven hundred kids stringing them.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman