fixing

1 of 2

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ 

1

: the act or process of one that fixes

2

plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz 

often -sənz

: customary accompaniments : trimmings

a turkey dinner with all the fixings

fixing

2 of 2

present participle of fix entry 1

Examples of fixing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Algorithmic price fixing is one of the most powerful tools in that arsenal. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Not to say that Macbeth is pandering; but this big, sweeping production with all of the fixings is a solid kick-off to the calendar. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The fixing of the painting on the wall, that was definitely me, because there’s something about Joe trying to fix something that is unfixable. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026

Those feeling peckish can grab a bite to eat from food vendors selling everything from traditional to not-so-traditional fixings, Doyle said. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fixing

• fixing her hopes/sights
• nitrogen-fixing
• price-fixing

Rhymes for fixing

• mixing
• affixing
• intermixing

Kids Definition

fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-sing 

sense 2 is often -sənz

1

: a putting in permanent form

2

plural : something that decorates or completes

turkey with all the fixings