border meaning and definition

BORDER noun

Definition of border (noun)

1. a line that indicates a boundary
   • synonyms: borderline, boundary line, delimitation, mete
2. the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
   • synonyms: margin, perimeter
3. the boundary of a surface
   • synonyms: edge
4. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
   • synonyms: molding, moulding
5. a strip forming the outer edge of something
   • "the rug had a wide blue border"

BORDER verb

Definition of border (verb)

1. extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
   • "The forest surrounds my property"
   • synonyms: environ, ring, skirt, surround
2. form the boundary of; be contiguous to
   • synonyms: bound
3. enclose in or as if in a frame
   • "frame a picture"
   • synonyms: frame, frame in
4. provide with a border or edge
   • "edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
   • synonyms: edge
5. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
   • "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
   • synonyms: abut, adjoin, butt, butt against, butt on, edge, march