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

Others argue that weakening labor demand poses the greater risk, especially with unemployment edging higher and household spending slowing.

From Barron's

Others argue that weakening labor demand poses the greater risk, especially with unemployment edging higher and household spending slowing.

From Barron's

Inflation is a key concern: Although the annual rate of inflation has come down from its highs in 2022, tariffs have started edging prices higher.

From Barron's

Inflation is a key concern: Although the annual rate of inflation has come down from its highs in 2022, tariffs have started edging prices higher.

From Barron's

The owner of the Fukushima nuclear power plant is edging closer to having one of its nuclear reactors restarted for the first time since the 2011 disaster.

From BBC