adj
facing
FAY-sihng
adj
1
Positioned so as to point or look toward something.
"We booked a south-facing room for the extra sunlight."
noun
1
A layer of material applied to the outside of a garment or structure, often for decoration or reinforcement.
"The jacket has a satin facing at the collar."
"The building has a marble facing over its concrete frame."
How to Use Facing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPointed toward something (adjective), or a decorative/reinforcing outer layer (noun).
Common pairings
south-facing
street-facing
collar facing
Word Forms
facings plural
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We booked a south-_____ room for the extra sunlight.