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Fringe definition: a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.. See examples of FRINGE used in a sentence.
FRINGE definition: 1. hair that is cut short and straight at the top of someone's face 2. loose threads that hang…. Learn more.
FRINGE meaning: 1. the outer part of an area: 2. a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme…. Learn more.
2. : to go along or around (something) A jungle fringed the shore. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. FRINGE meaning: 1 : a border made of hanging threads used to decorate the edge of something (such as clothing, rugs, and curtains); 2 : a narrow area along the edge of something often plural.
They pitched their tents at the fringe of the open fields. the forests along the eastern fringe of the Andes; new housing around the urban fringe; They are a small group existing on the fringes of political life. He has always remained on the fringes of mainstream politics.
1. Regional Variations. In certain regions or dialects, the terms “forelock” and “fringe” may be used interchangeably, leading to exceptions in their usage. For example, in British English, “fringe” is commonly used to refer to the hair that hangs over the forehead, while “forelock” is less frequently used.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Hair & beauty fringe1 /frɪndʒ/ noun [ countable] 1 British English if you have a fringe, your hair is cut so that it hangs down over your forehead SYN bangs American English a tall girl with straight brown hair and a fringe 2 a decorative edge of hanging threads on a curtain ...
