Meaning of the word fringes in English

What does fringes mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fringes

US /ˈfrɪn.dʒɪz/
UK /ˈfrɪn.dʒɪz/

Plural Noun

1.

the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or sphere of activity

Example:
They live on the fringes of society.
The town is on the fringes of the desert.
2.

an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels on a garment or piece of fabric

Example:
The shawl had a beautiful silk fringe.
She decorated the curtains with decorative fringes.
3.

the front part of a person's hair cut so as to hang over the forehead

Example:
She got a new haircut with short fringes.
Her long fringes covered her eyebrows.