facing

verb
UK: /ˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/
US: /ˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/

  1. Being opposite or in front of something.

    1. The house is facing the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our office is facing the main street, making it easily accessible to clients. [ ] [ ]

  2. Dealing with a difficult situation or problem.

    1. She is facing a tough choice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is facing significant challenges due to the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

  3. A layer or covering on the surface of something.

    1. The building has a brick facing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cabinet had a cherry wood facing, giving it a polished look. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lining covering
facing adjective

  1. Situated opposite to or looking towards something.

    1. It is a facing building. [ ] [ ]
    2. The facing pages of the book showed corresponding illustrations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used for covering a surface.

    1. She chose a brick facing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store offered a variety of stone facing options for exterior walls. [ ] [ ]
facing noun

  1. A layer of material used to cover a surface for protection or decoration.

    1. The facing is made of stone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new facing on the building improved its overall appearance and durability. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "facing" in English means: Being opposite or in front of something., Dealing with a difficult situation or problem., A layer or covering on the surface of something..

The phonetic transcription of "facing" is /ˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈfeɪ.sɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "facing": lining, covering.

Example usage of "facing": "The house is facing the park.". More examples on the page.