border

¹bor·der

noun \ˈbȯr-dər\

Definition of BORDER

1

: an outer part or edge

2

: an ornamental design at the edge of a fabric or rug

3

: a narrow bed of planted ground along the edge of a garden or walk <a border of tulips>

4

: boundary <crossed the border into Italy>

5

: a plain or decorative margin around printed matter

— bor·dered \-dərd\ adjective

Examples of BORDER

1. the border between Poland and Slovenia
2. He grew up in Malaysia, near the Indonesian border.
3. They live just beyond the western border of the park.
4. the border of the Sahara
5. The quilt is quite plain except for its colorful border.
6. a broad red border on each plate
7. He planted pansies in the border.

Origin of BORDER

Middle English bordure, from Anglo-French, from border to border, from Old French bort border, of Germanic origin; probably akin to Old English bord board

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BORDER

Synonyms: borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

Related Words: ambit; brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip; ceiling, maximum; demarcation, extent, limitation, measure, mere, restriction, termination; borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage; lap; shore

Near Antonyms: center, core, heart; inner, inside, interior, middle, within

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Rhymes with BORDER

boarder, corder, hoarder, order, warder