facingfac‧ing /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ noun [countable, uncountable] 
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- But it illustrates the challenge facing sport generally: where do the resources come from?
- It would have been everything just to keep her steady, facing that way, just to stay afloat.
- Summary: A long, north facing wall of variable quality limestone.
- The concrete block shell was in place by early 1992 ready for the 25-week facing brickwork stage to begin.
- The recipes on the facing page give a few ideas for cooking with these fruit.
- There was growing concern over an estimated 780,000 people facing starvation in central and southern areas.
- There was, however, a very practical reason for the facing of the galleries in these directions.
- They followed Dieter through the ornate entrance and into a large cool room with an enormous stone fireplace facing the door.
WORD SETS
accessory, nounalter, verbappliqué, nounarmband, nounarmhole, nounbag, nounbejewelled, adjectivebillfold, nounboater, nounbow, nounbowler, nounbow tie, nounbraid, nounbraid, verbbreast-pocket, nounbrim, nounbum bag, nounbust, nounbutton, nounbutton-down, adjectivebuttonhole, nouncape, nounchecked, adjectivecivvies, nounclasp, nouncleat, nounclingy, adjectiveclothes brush, nounclothes hanger, nounclutch bag, nouncoat check, nouncoat hanger, nouncoatroom, nouncobbler, nouncockade, nouncocktail dress, nouncodpiece, nouncollar, nouncollar stud, nouncolour-coordinated, adjectivecolourfast, adjectivecorsage, nouncostume, nouncoveralls, nouncravat, nouncrinkly, adjectivecut, noundark glasses, noundarn, verbdarn, noundart, noundécolletage, noundetailing, noundiadem, noundiaphanous, adjectivedishevelled, adjectivedowdy, adjectivedown-at-heel, adjectivedress, noundress, verbdressed, adjectivedressmaker, noundress sense, noundressy, adjectiveepaulette, nounfacing, nounfancy dress, nounfinery, nounfleecy, adjectivefop, noungarb, noungather, verbgingham, noungold-rimmed, adjectivegranny, adjectivegroom, verbhabit, nounhandbag, nounherringbone, nounknit, verbknitwear, nounline, verblined, adjectiveliner, nounlingerie, nounlining, nounlivery, nounlocker room, nounmade-to-measure, adjectivemade-to-order, adjectivemakeover, nounmodel, nounmodel, verbmodelling, nounmohair, nounname tag, nounnatty, adjectiveneckline, nounout, adverbpack, nounparasol, nounpinstripe, nounplaid, nounpleat, nounpleated, adjectiveplume, nounplumed, adjectiveplunging neckline, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket handkerchief, nounpolka dot, nounpompom, nounpopper, nounpouch, nounpower dressing, nounpress, verbproof, verbpurse, nounraffish, adjectiveragged, adjectiverail, nounretro, adjectivesalon, nounsensible, adjectivesequin, nounset, verbshoeshine, nounshoulder bag, nounshoulder pad, nounshoulder strap, nounsingle-breasted, adjectivesize, nounsleeve, nounsleeveless, adjectivesling, nounsmocking, nounsoigné, adjectivespangle, nounsportswear, nounstarch, verbstitch, nounstud, nounstudded, adjectivetack, verbtail, nountailor, nountailored, adjectivetailoring, nountapered, adjectivetartan, nountatters, nounthread, nounthread, verbtie-dye, verbtie-pin, nountoe, nountoecap, nountoggle, nountongue, nountoupée, nountrainer, nountrimmings, nountrouser press, nounturn-up, nountweedy, adjectiveunbecoming, adjectiveundress, noununmentionables, nounvalet, nounwallet, nounwear, verbwearer, nounweatherproof, adjectivewell-dressed, adjectivewell-groomed, adjectivewristband, nounzip, nounzipper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
A million people are facing famine. Stand with your elbows pointing outwards.
1an outer surface of a wall or building made of a different material from the rest in order to make it look attractive2material fastened to the inside of a piece of clothing to strengthen it3facings [plural] parts of a jacket, coat etc around the neck and wrists which have a different colour from the rest A million people are facing famine. Stand with your elbows pointing outwards.· See the diagram on the opposite page.
· Its managing director is awaiting trial on corruption charges.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· The recipes on the facing page give a few ideas for cooking with these fruit.· The photograph on the facing page shows a pair of pictures, illustrating two curved designs bending round towards each other.· Here refers either to an imaginary situation or to the picture on the facing page, which shows Pooh coming downstairs.· The photograph on the facing page shows various ways in which miniatures can be grouped together to make an effective display.· Over 70 paintings from the last five years are included, each with some comments by the artist on the facing page.· The photograph on the facing page shows two new designs - a heart shape and a diamond.· For details, see the facing page.
· For homeowners who do not have a south facing garden, there are other equally favourable aspects for the siting of conservatories.· However a south facing conservatory will become stiflingly hot if not properly ventilated.· The junior suits have separate sleeping and living areas and a south facing balcony.