fringe meaning and definition

FRINGE noun

Definition of fringe (noun)

1. the outside boundary or surface of something
   • synonyms: outer boundary, periphery
2. a part of the city far removed from the center
   • "they built a factory on the outskirts of the city"
   • synonyms: outskirt
3. one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
   • synonyms: interference fringe
4. a social group holding marginal or extreme views
   • "members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"
5. a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
   • synonyms: bang
6. an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

FRINGE verb

Definition of fringe (verb)

1. adorn with a fringe
   • "The weaver fringed the scarf"
2. decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe
   • "fur fringed the hem of the dress"