border

noun
UK: /ˈbɔː.dər/
US: /ˈbɔːr.dɚ/

  1. The edge of something.

    1. The flower garden has a border of small white stones. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist drew a decorative border around the edge of the painting to enhance its appeal. [ ] [ ]

  2. A line separating two countries or areas.

    1. They live near the border. [ ] [ ]
    2. Customs officials checked passports at the border between France and Spain. [ ] [ ]

  3. An area near the edge of something.

    1. We drove along the border of the lake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The town lies on the border of the national park, offering easy access to hiking trails. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boundary verge edge rim frontier margin
border verb

  1. To be next to or have a common boundary with something.

    1. Spain borders Portugal. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our property borders a large forest, providing us with a beautiful natural backdrop. [ ] [ ]

  2. To put a border around something.

    1. She bordered the picture with flowers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gardener carefully bordered the vegetable patch with a low brick wall. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "border" in English means: The edge of something., A line separating two countries or areas., An area near the edge of something..

The phonetic transcription of "border" is /ˈbɔː.dər/ in British English and /ˈbɔːr.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "border": boundary, verge, edge, rim, frontier, margin.

Example usage of "border": "The flower garden has a border of small white stones.". More examples on the page.