1
: a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check
a window ledge
2
: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore
3
Examples of ledge in a Sentence
birds perched on the ledge of a building
a ledge on the side of the mountain
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On March 11, 1968, Vietnamese commandos overran the site in Laos with grenades and mortars, and the American men sought safety on a narrow ledge atop the mountain.
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Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Marked by a massive white limestone cliff, where surface erosions have formed striations and ledges resembling steps, this monolith was named (incorrectly) for the Saracen pirates who once used it as a perch to attack the area in the 1500s.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
That often consists of a divider in the main freezer compartment, a ledge for very small items, and a shallow drawer at the top.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Wheel Park West, designed for more experienced skaters, contains multiple concrete bowls and a street skating course with stairs, handrails and ledges.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
Marked by a massive white limestone cliff, where surface erosions have formed striations and ledges resembling steps, this monolith was named (incorrectly) for the Saracen pirates who once used it as a perch to attack the area in the 1500s.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
That often consists of a divider in the main freezer compartment, a ledge for very small items, and a shallow drawer at the top.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
Wheel Park West, designed for more experienced skaters, contains multiple concrete bowls and a street skating course with stairs, handrails and ledges.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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“Ledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ledge. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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ledge
noun1
: a projecting ridge or raised edge along a surface
2
: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore
3
: a narrow flat surface or shelf
especially
: one that sticks out from a wall of rock
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