1fringe 
/ˈfrɪnʤ/ noun
plural fring·es /ˈfrɪnʤ/ noun 1 [count] : a border made of hanging threads used to decorate the edge of something (such as clothing, rugs, and curtains)
▪ a lampshade with a fringe 2 [count] : a narrow area along the edge of something
▪ a fringe of moss around the tree — often plural ▪ Scientists were measuring temperatures at the outer fringes of the atmosphere. 3 [singular] : an area of activity that is related to but not part of whatever is central or most widely accepted
▪ a party on the political fringe : a group of people with extreme views or unpopular opinions ▪ the conservative/liberal fringe — often used before another noun ▪ a fringe topic ▪ published in a fringe journal ▪ fringe theater ▪ the fringe element ▪ fringe activists — see also lunatic fringe 4 [count] Brit : the front section of hair cut short and worn over the forehead : bangs — usually singular ▪ She wears her hair in a fringe.
▪ a lampshade with a fringe
▪ a fringe of moss around the tree — often plural ▪ Scientists were measuring temperatures at the outer fringes of the atmosphere.
▪ a party on the political fringe : a group of people with extreme views or unpopular opinions ▪ the conservative/liberal fringe — often used before another noun ▪ a fringe topic ▪ published in a fringe journal ▪ fringe theater ▪ the fringe element ▪ fringe activists — see also lunatic fringe
on the fringe(s)
: on the outer edge of something
▪ They lived on the fringe of the forest. — often used figuratively ▪ He has been working for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry.
▪ They lived on the fringe of the forest. — often used figuratively ▪ He has been working for years on the fringes of the entertainment industry.
