1. decorative border of hanging threads or strips along the edge of something
2. the outer edge or border of something
3. a group or area of activity that is not part of the mainstream

1. to form a border around something

1. not part of the mainstream; unconventional

Examples

• The curtains had a decorative fringe along the bottom.
• They lived on the fringe of the city.
• The candidate appealed to fringe voters.
• Trees fringe the lake on all sides.
• She was involved in fringe theater productions.
• The fringe benefits included health insurance.
• His ideas were considered part of the political fringe.