border

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔədə/
/ˈbɔːdə/
/ˈbɔɹdɚ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The outer edge of something.

Example Sentences
  • the borders of the garden
2 Definition

A decorative strip around the edge of something.

Example Sentences
  • There's a nice frilly border around the picture frame.
3 Definition

A strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown.

4 Definition

The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.

Example Sentences
  • The border between Canada and USA is the longest in the world.
5 Definition

Border morris or border dancing; a vigorous style of traditional English dance originating from villages along the border between England and Wales, performed by a team of dancers usually with their faces disguised with black makeup.

6 Definition

A string that is both a prefix and a suffix of another particular string.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To put a border on something.

2 Definition

To form a border around; to bound.

3 Definition

To lie on, or adjacent to, a border of.

Example Sentences
  • Denmark borders Germany to the south.
4 Definition

To touch at a border (with on, upon, or with).

Example Sentences
  • Connecticut borders on Massachusetts.
5 Definition

To approach; to come near to; to verge (with on or upon).