curbing

noun

curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ How to pronounce curbing (audio)
Synonyms of curbingnext
1
: the material for a curb
2
: curb

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The curbing of telework comes as a blow to SEIU Local 1000, the only state worker union bargaining a new contract with the Newsom administration this year. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate. Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 The edging can be a trench between the lawn and the bed or created from hardscape such as bricks, concrete curbing, or metal edging. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026 One was the election of the reformist Hassan Rouhani to the presidency and the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action during the Obama Administration which promised sanctions relief in exchange for a curbing of the nuclear program. Mehrunnisa Wani, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curbing

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of curbing was in 1838

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“Curbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curbing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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curbing

noun
curb·​ing ˈkər-biŋ How to pronounce curbing (audio)
1
: the material for a curb
2

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