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

College wait lists have ballooned to give schools options; “Why continue stringing me on?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

“There’s something very fundamental in textile work with stringing things together. Using a ribbon to interweave a bunch of washers is such a nice example.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

"To make the second week for the first time is so, so good and at a time where I was not really stringing a lot of matches and a lot of wins together," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

And I would make bracelets for my sister and myself by stringing threads or thin metal wire through green acorns.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat