Meaning & Definition of Fringe in English

1. The outside boundary or surface of something

2. A part of the city far removed from the center

• "They built a factory on the outskirts of the city"

3. One of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light

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

6. An ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

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"