: an image of a raised, incised, or textured surface obtained by placing paper over it and rubbing the paper with a colored substance
Examples of rubbing in a Sentence
He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.
Recent Examples on the Web
The sutures split open because of all the rubbing and the pressure from the swelling.
—
Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
This body balm melts into the skin (no vigorous rubbing needed) and leaves a soft, glistening finish.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Common causes include repetitive rubbing, such as walking in ill-fitting shoes or using tools without gloves, as well as burns or excessive pressure on the skin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The design’s exclusive heel pillow kept the tester’s heel securely in place no matter the activity — a major plus, as sliding and rubbing can aggravate bunion symptoms.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rubbing 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Meirav Devash, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
This body balm melts into the skin (no vigorous rubbing needed) and leaves a soft, glistening finish.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Common causes include repetitive rubbing, such as walking in ill-fitting shoes or using tools without gloves, as well as burns or excessive pressure on the skin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
The design’s exclusive heel pillow kept the tester’s heel securely in place no matter the activity — a major plus, as sliding and rubbing can aggravate bunion symptoms.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rubbing
Dictionary Entries Near rubbing
Cite this Entry
“Rubbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubbing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share