fringe — the outer edge or border of something; a decorative border of hanging threads
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the outer edge or border of something; a decorative border of hanging threads
Pronunciation (IPA): /frɪndʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's lampshade has so much fringe, it looks like it's wearing a hula skirt!
- The company offers excellent fringe benefits including free yoga classes.
- He joined a fringe political party that believes aliens control the weather.
fringe
NOUN[/frɪndʒ/]
the outer edge or border of something; a decorative border of hanging threads
The fringe of the old rug curled up after years of foot traffic.
At the party's fringe, they cringe by the hinge
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'fringe' meaning frayed edge or border, which comes from Latin 'fimbria' meaning thread, fringe, or edge. The word entered English through Norman French after the 1066 conquest.
Breakdown
Latin 'fimbria' (thread, fringe, edge) → Old French 'fringe' → Middle English 'fringe' = the outer edge or decorative border of hanging threads
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's lampshade has so much fringe, it looks like it's wearing a hula skirt!”
“The company offers excellent fringe benefits including free yoga classes.”
“He joined a fringe political party that believes aliens control the weather.”
“Tall grass fringed the abandoned baseball field.”
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