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FRINGE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Fringe.

How to pronounce fringe:

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Fringe - as a noun

The outside boundary or surface of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outer boundaryperiphery19

A part of the city far removed from the center

Example: "They built a factory on the outskirts of the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
outskirt12

One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interference fringe

A social group holding marginal or extreme views

Example: "Members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"

A border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

An ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

Fringe - as a verb

Adorn with a fringe

Example: "The weaver fringed the scarf"

Decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe

Example: "Fur fringed the hem of the dress"

Fringe - as an adjective

Outside the mainstream.

Example Sentences

"She had long blonde hair with a fringe that covered her forehead."
"The room was painted in a soft shade of blue with a fringe of white along the ceiling."
"He wore a leather jacket with fringe hanging from the sleeves."
"I love attending music festivals because of the vibrant atmosphere on the fringe of society."
"The painting depicted a peaceful meadow with wildflowers on the fringe."
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Word Game Points

Is FRINGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fringe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRINGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FRINGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fringe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRINGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FRINGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fringe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRINGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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