fencing

noun

fenc·​ing ˈfen(t)-siŋ How to pronounce fencing (audio)
Synonyms of fencingnext
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with the foil, épée, or saber
2
a(1)
: fence sense 2a
(2)
: the fences of a property or region
b
: material used for building fences

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In Downtown Los Angeles, home to boxing, baseball, fencing, gymnastics (artistic and trampoline), judo, taekwondo, table tennis, weightlifting and wrestling, the average ticket costs $350, according to the breakdown. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 This fencing appeared to have been lifted up and twisted, landing in a mangled and haphazard manner. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Protect livestock, beehives, fruit trees and compost with electric fencing. — Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 The department paid more than $29,000 on ice, fencing and flood prevention for the snow area and $23,000 on the drone show, the documents showed. — Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fencing

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fencing was in 1578

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fencing

noun
fenc·​ing
1
: the art or practice of attack and defense with a sword
2
: material for fences

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