Definition of fringe

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  • fringe is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • fringe is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • fringe is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of fringe

  • a part of the city far removed from the center (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. outskirt
  • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. bang
  • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. interference fringe
  • the outside boundary or surface of something (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. outer boundary
    2. periphery
  • adorn with a fringe (verb)

    Examples

    1. The weaver fringed the scarf
  • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels (noun)
  • a social group holding marginal or extreme views (noun)

    Examples

    1. members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times
  • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe (verb)

    Examples

    1. fur fringed the hem of the dress

See definition of fringe in Merriam Webster