casing
noun
Simple meaning
The enclosing frame around a door or window opening.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kaysingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkeɪsɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
architecture
The enclosing frame around a door or window opening
“The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.”
That which encloses or encases.
oil industry
A metal pipe used to line the borehole of a well.
architecture
The decorative trim around a door or window.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The enclosing frame around a door or window opening
Used this way, casing is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use casing
- “The casings had rotted away and had to be replaced.”noun
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