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- DictionaryFringe/frinj/
noun
- 1. the border or outer edges of an area or group: "the southern fringes of the city"
- 2. a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material: "the beaded fringe of her dress"
adjective
- 1. not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme: "fringe theater"
verb
- 1. decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe: "a rich robe of gold, fringed with black velvet"
The meaning of FRINGE is an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band. How to use fringe in a sentence.
Definition of fringe noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FRINGE definition: 1. the outer part of an area: 2. a part of a group that is not very powerful, or is more extreme…. Learn more.
noun. a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. anything resembling or suggesting this: a fringe of grass around a swimming pool. Synonyms: rim, skirt, border, edge. an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world.
1. a decorative border of threads, cords, or the like, usu. hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip. 2. anything resembling or suggesting this; border; rim: a fringe of grass. 3. an outer edge; margin; periphery: on the fringe of the art world.
The fringe or the fringes of an activity or organization are its less important, least typical, or most extreme parts, rather than its main and central part. The party remained on the fringe of the political scene until last year.
A group of people whose beliefs place them on the outskirts of a social group is called a fringe group. And beware of the lunatic fringe — they are the extremists and fanatics of a social or political movement.
1. countable noun. A fringe is hair which is cut so that it hangs over your forehead. [British] regional note: in AM, use bangs. 2. countable noun. A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads. The jacket had leather fringes.
A fringe is a decoration attached to clothes, or other objects such as curtains, consisting of a row of hanging strips or threads.
Fringe definition: A decorative border or edging of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band.
