ledge

noun
UK: /ledʒ/
US: /ledʒ/

  1. A narrow shelf sticking out from a wall or cliff.

    1. The bird sat on the ledge.
    2. The climbers carefully made their way along the narrow ledge on the mountain.

  2. A flat area of rock projecting from a cliff or wall; a shelf-like projection.

    1. We found the cat on a ledge outside.
    2. The window ledge was covered in dust and old postcards from our trips.

Synonyms

shelf projection ridge sill
ledge verb

  1. To form a ledge; to provide with a ledge.

    1. The rocks ledged out a bit.
    2. The builders used concrete to ledge the uneven brickwork below the windowsill.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ledge" in English means: A narrow shelf sticking out from a wall or cliff., A flat area of rock projecting from a cliff or wall; a shelf-like projection..

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

Synonyms for "ledge": shelf, projection, ridge, sill.

Example usage of "ledge": "The bird sat on the ledge.". More examples on the page.