Definition of fringe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
edgemarginal or peripheral part of something
- He lived on the fringe of the city.
2.
decorationUK decorative border of hanging threads or tasselsUK
- The curtain had a gold fringe.
3.
groupmembers of a group with unorthodox views
- The political fringe often challenges mainstream ideas.
4.
hairstyleUK hair cut short over the foreheadUK
- She decided to get a fringe for a new look.
5.
artsRare non-mainstream theatreRare
- The festival featured several fringe performances.
Adjective
unconventionaloutside the mainstream or conventional
- Fringe festivals often showcase experimental art.
Verb
designform a border along an edge
- The trees fringed the edge of the property.
Images of fringe
decorative border of hanging threads or tassels 
hair cut short over the forehead
Expressions with fringe
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extra perks given by an employer
Health insurance is a common fringe benefit.
not part of the mainstream
Her ideas are considered on the fringe of the scientific community.
minority group with extreme views or eccentric ideas
The lunatic fringe often disrupts the usual flow of discussions..
outer edge or border area of a city
Many new houses are built on the fringe of a city.
small group with unorthodox views or practices
The fringe group protested outside the government building.
experimental or unconventional theatrical performances
The festival featured several fringe theatre productions that pushed artistic boundaries.
unintended consequences at the edge of a phenomenon
The policy had a significant fringe effect on rural communities.
experimental drama outside the mainstream, often with unconventional productions
Their show began in fringe theater before moving to a bigger venue.
pattern of light and dark bands
The scientist observed the interference fringe on the screen.
any small tree of the Chionanthus genus
The fringe tree is popular in landscaping for its beauty.
Origin of fringe
Middle English, frenge (edge)
Terms with fringe included in their meaning
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similar in shape
small hairlike fringe positioned along an eyelid or similarly placed
biology structure
thin threadlike parts forming a fringe or border
biology
having a fringe of slender processes
decoration
decorated with a fringe
nickname
person with shaggy hair and straight fringe often a boy
sixties style
shaggy haircut with straight fringe popularized by the Beatles
hair
haircut with straight fringe and rounded shape like a mushroom
Examples of fringe in a sentence
Wildflowers grew on the fringe of the meadow. The lampshade was adorned with a delicate fringe. Her dress was decorated with a silver fringe. The fringe of the art community embraces experimental work. Fringe groups often have radical ideas. Her fringe was the talk of the party.
He admired her new fringe style. He enjoys attending fringe shows in the city. Fringe artists often push creative boundaries. Her fringe beliefs set her apart from the group. The fringe theater attracted a niche audience. The river fringed the village, creating a natural boundary. Wildflowers fringed the path, adding color to the landscape.
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- French:marge, marginal, ...
- German:Rand, randständig, ...
- Italian:margine, alternativo, ...
- Spanish:periferia, alternativo, ...
- Portuguese:periferia, alternativo, ...
- Chinese:边缘, 非主流的, ...
- Japanese:周辺, フリンジの, ...
- Arabic:هامِش, هامِشِي, ...
- Hebrew:שׁוּלַיִם, שׁוּלִי, ...
- Russian:окраина, маргинальный, ...
- Ukrainian:околиця, альтернативний, ...
- Hindi:हाशिया, अपरंपरागत, ...
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