Fringes: meaning, definitions and examples

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fringes

[ frɪndʒz ]

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of clothing

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

Synonyms

edging, tassel, trim

Examples of usage

The jacket was adorned with fringes along the sleeves.
She added fringes to the hem of her dress for a bohemian look.

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of society

The outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity.

Synonyms

margins, outskirts, periphery

Examples of usage

The fringes of society often face discrimination and neglect.
He operated on the fringes of the art world, experimenting with unconventional techniques.

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of hair

To cut the hair so that the ends are uneven or loosely spaced.

Synonyms

feather, layer, trim

Examples of usage

She decided to fringe her bangs for a more edgy look.
He fringed his long hair to add texture and movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "fringes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franjas

🇮🇳 किनारों

🇩🇪 Fransen

🇮🇩 pinggiran

🇺🇦 бахрома

🇵🇱 frędzle

🇯🇵 フリンジ

🇫🇷 franges

🇪🇸 flecos

🇹🇷 püsküller

🇰🇷 가장자리

🇸🇦 هوامش

🇨🇿 třásně

🇸🇰 tretky

🇨🇳 边缘

🇸🇮 obrobe

🇮🇸 jaðar

🇰🇿 шеттер

🇬🇪 წვერები

🇦🇿 saçaqlar

🇲🇽 flecos

Word origin

The word 'fringes' originated from the Old French word 'frenge', which in turn came from the Latin 'fimbria'. The concept of fringes as decorative borders dates back to ancient civilizations where they were used to embellish garments and textiles. Over time, the term 'fringes' has evolved to also represent the outer edges or margins of various aspects of life and society.