noun · A2 · Often · mainly US

fringe

fringe

Meaning of fringe

hair cut short across the front of the forehead

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EN-UK/frɪndʒ/
EN-US/bæŋz/
bangs
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fringe with Russian translation

fringe usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

I need to trim my fringe.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She pushed her fringe out of her eyes.

🇺🇸US

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

I need to trim my bangs.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She pushed her bangs out of her eyes.

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fringe belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

fringe synonyms

Related words worth learning together

baby bangs
very short bangs cut high above the eyebrows, creating a stronger, more fashion-forward look
side-swept bangs
bangs styled or cut to fall to one side instead of straight across the forehead
curtain bangs
longer bangs parted in the middle and falling to both sides like curtains
wispy bangs
thin, soft bangs with a light and airy look
blunt bangs
straight-across bangs cut evenly for a sharp, bold look
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baby bangs

very short bangs cut high above the eyebrows, creating a stronger, more fashion-forward look

A2Rarely

She got baby bangs to make her look more edgy.

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side-swept bangs

bangs styled or cut to fall to one side instead of straight across the forehead

A2Often

Side-swept bangs softened her face shape.

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curtain bangs

longer bangs parted in the middle and falling to both sides like curtains

A2Often

Curtain bangs were very popular last year.

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wispy bangs

thin, soft bangs with a light and airy look

A2Often

Wispy bangs made her hairstyle look softer.

B
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blunt bangs

straight-across bangs cut evenly for a sharp, bold look

A2Often

Blunt bangs gave her a more dramatic style.

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fringe meaning: what does it mean?

hair cut short across the front of the forehead

fringe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fringe is pronounced as /frɪndʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fringe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I need to trim my fringe. Translation: Мне нужно подстричь чёлку.

Is fringe part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, fringe (bangs) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fringe part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, fringe (bangs) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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