facing

[ˈfeɪsɪŋ]

facing Definition

  • 1the direction in which a building, window, or room looks; orientation
  • 2a layer of material covering a surface, especially on the outside of a building

Using facing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "facing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house has a southern facing that gets a lot of sunlight.

  • Example

    The building's facing was made of red brick.

  • Example

    The facing of the cliff was covered in moss and vines.

facing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with facing

  • north-facing

    oriented towards the north, typically used to describe a building or room

    Example

    The bedroom is north-facing, so it stays cool during the summer months.

  • south-facing

    oriented towards the south, typically used to describe a building or room

    Example

    The garden gets a lot of sunlight because it is south-facing.

  • a layer of bricks used to cover the outside of a building

    Example

    The building's brick facing was damaged in the storm.

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Summary: facing in Brief

The term 'facing' [ˈfeɪsɪŋ] refers to the orientation or direction in which a building, window, or room looks. It can also refer to a layer of material covering a surface, especially on the outside of a building. Examples include 'The house has a southern facing that gets a lot of sunlight,' and 'The building's facing was made of red brick.' Phrases like 'north-facing' and 'south-facing' describe specific orientations, while 'brick facing' refers to a layer of bricks used to cover the outside of a building.

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