ing
/ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: ings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow.
Noun
Examples
Ings, glens, and fens of the Highlands.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The letter for the ng sound /ŋ/ in Pitman shorthand.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ing” mean?
A meadow, especially a low meadow near a river; water meadow.
Is “ing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.