01 Word definition

paring

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is PARING a word?

Yes. PARING is a 6-letter noun. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PARING?

P-A-R-I-N-G

PARING contains 6 letters, begins with P, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

2noun

  1. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel

    she could peel an apple with a single long paring
Synonyms
slivershaving
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PARING spelled?

P1A2R3I4N5G6
Starts withPARFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About PARING.

How do you spell PARING?

PARING is spelled P-A-R-I-N-G. It contains 6 letters.