1
a
: a lining at the edge especially of a garment
b
facings plural
: the collar, cuffs, and trimmings of a uniform coat
2
: an ornamental or protective layer
3
: material for facing
1
: located directly across from something : opposite
an illustration on the facing page
2
: having the front oriented toward a specified direction or location
—usually used in combination
the east-facing windows
To maintain themselves above water, the islands must conserve their limited sand supply by moving sand to their lagoon-facing side as their seaward side is eroded by waves.—
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Noun
a house with brick facing
a suit with red facings at the collar and the cuffs
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Those requirements clashed with the corners of NFL fields, where the edges of end zones are often not far from the facing of the stadium’s lower bowl.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Uber said the sensor kits will be exterior-facing, not inside the car, and will focus on the public road environment.
—Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Some of the roles are more front-facing, like entertainers or servers on a cruise ship.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
That matters, because FLSA discovery is more public-facing and would necessitate college officials, coaches and staff having to share time sheets, practice schedules, on-field activities notes and other materials relevant to student employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Those requirements clashed with the corners of NFL fields, where the edges of end zones are often not far from the facing of the stadium’s lower bowl.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Uber said the sensor kits will be exterior-facing, not inside the car, and will focus on the public road environment.
—Katherine Moynihan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Some of the roles are more front-facing, like entertainers or servers on a cruise ship.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Facing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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facing
noun
fac·ing
ˈfā-siŋ 
1
: a lining at the edge especially of a garment
2
: an ornamental or protective layer
a house with brick facing
3
: material for facing
Medical Definition
facing
noun
fac·ing
ˈfā-siŋ
: a front of porcelain or plastic used in dental crowns and bridgework to face the metal replacement and simulate the natural tooth
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