1. a layer of material covering or lining a surface
2. the direction something is turned toward

1. present participle of face; looking toward or confronting

1. positioned opposite to or looking toward

Examples

• She is facing a difficult decision about her career.
• The house has a brick facing on the front wall.
• The building’s facing is toward the east.
• We sat in facing chairs during the interview.
• He’s facing charges for the traffic violation.
• The jacket has a silk facing on the collar.
• The facing windows provide cross ventilation.