fringe

noun
UK: /frɪndʒ/
US: /frɪndʒ/

  1. A decorative edge of hanging threads or cords.

    1. The scarf has a pretty fringe.
    2. The dancer's costume was adorned with a long, elaborate fringe that swayed with every movement.

  2. The outer edge of an area or group.

    1. We live on the fringe of town.
    2. The environmental group operates on the fringe of mainstream politics, advocating for radical change.

  3. A border of hair that is cut short and hangs over the forehead.

    1. She has a stylish fringe now.
    2. The new employee sported a neatly trimmed fringe that accentuated her bright eyes.

Synonyms

border edge trim periphery avant-garde unconventional
fringe verb

  1. To decorate with a fringe.

    1. She fringed the shawl with silk.
    2. The artisan carefully fringed the edges of the handmade tapestry with delicate golden threads.

  2. To be on the edge of something.

    1. The forest fringes the lake.
    2. His unorthodox ideas fringed on madness, making his colleagues wary of his suggestions.
fringe adjective

  1. Not part of the mainstream; unconventional or extreme.

    1. It's a fringe idea.
    2. The candidate's fringe views on economics alienated many moderate voters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fringe" in English means: A decorative edge of hanging threads or cords., The outer edge of an area or group., A border of hair that is cut short and hangs over the forehead..

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

Synonyms for "fringe": border, edge, trim, periphery, avant-garde, unconventional.

Example usage of "fringe": "The scarf has a pretty fringe.". More examples on the page.