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

Mboko was unfazed though, and soon adjusted to Ostapenko's pace, stringing together eight consecutive games to secure the opening set and a 5-0 advantage in the second.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

People without jobs are enduring longer searches, and millions of people are stringing together multiple gigs to get by.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

In her two-page ruling on Friday, Cannon said Newsmax’s lawyers inappropriately tried to build their case by stringing together allegations to compound their effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

Norrie's ambitions of stringing together some wins at the opening Grand Slam of the season were also hit by the tough draw.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

I made a pattern of marigold garlands in honor of Hari and to remind me of the hours I had spent in stringing the orange flowers.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan