fringe
Translation
bangs, fringe, edge
Examples
She has a new fringe.
She has new bangs.
He lives on the fringe of the city.
He lives on the fringe of the city.
The rug has a decorative fringe.
The rug has a decorative fringe.
Grammar Patterns
bangs a hairstyle She has new bangs.
on the fringe of ((sth.)) on the edge of (sth.) He lives on the fringe of the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (hair) bangs, (edge) border, periphery, margin
Etymology
From Old French 'frenge', meaning 'thread, border'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your 'bangs' (hair) are at the 'fringe' (edge) of your face. This connects the two main meanings.