Fringe: meaning, definitions and examples

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fringe

 

[ frɪn(d)ʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

hair

An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.

Synonyms

border, edging, trim

Examples of usage

  • The dress was decorated with a fringe of beads.
  • She wore a shawl with a fringe along the edges.
Context #2 | Noun

group

A group or area that is different or separate from the main part.

Synonyms

edge, outskirts, periphery

Examples of usage

  • The experimental theatre group operated on the fringe of mainstream society.
  • The house is on the fringe of the city, close to the countryside.
Context #3 | Verb

hair

To have a fringe or bangs cut in the hair.

Synonyms

bangs, cut, trim

Examples of usage

  • She decided to fringe her hair to frame her face better.
  • The hairstyle fringed her face beautifully.

Translations

Translations of the word "fringe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franja

🇮🇳 किनारा

🇩🇪 Rand

🇮🇩 pinggiran

🇺🇦 бахрома

🇵🇱 frędzla

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 frange

🇪🇸 fleco

🇹🇷 saçak

🇰🇷 가장자리

🇸🇦 هامش

🇨🇿 třásně

🇸🇰 okraj

🇨🇳 边缘

🇸🇮 rob

🇮🇸 jaðar

🇰🇿 шет

🇬🇪 ზღვარი

🇦🇿 saçaq

🇲🇽 fleco

Etymology

The word 'fringe' originated from the Middle English word 'frenge', which came from Old French 'frenge' meaning 'thread, fringe, hem', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'fimbria' meaning 'fibers, threads'. The use of fringe as an ornamental border dates back to ancient times when it was used to decorate clothing and textiles. Over the years, 'fringe' has evolved to also represent the periphery or outskirts of something, reflecting its association with borders and edges.

See also: fringes.

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