Fringe Definition
fringe
noun
- the outside boundary or surface of something
- a part of the city far removed from the center; "they built a factory on the outskirts of the city"
- one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
- a social group holding marginal or extreme views; "members of the fringe believe we should be armed with guns at all times"
- a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
- an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels
verb
- adorn with a fringe; "The weaver fringed the scarf"
- decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe; "fur fringed the hem of the dress"
"Fringe" in song lyrics
See how fringe is used in real songs:
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"I used to rep the underground but nowadays it's fringe"
Braintax — Magnum On Crack -
"Introverted outcast livin on the fringe"
Kasabian f/ LL Cool J — Days Are Forgotten (Z-Trip Remix) -
"You're readin my lips on a lunatic fringe"
Prime Minister Pete Nice & Daddy Rich f/ Psycho Les — Rat Bastard
Words that rhyme with fringe
Usage tips for "fringe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fringe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fringe to find words that pair well.