ledge

noun

ˈlej 

1

: a raised or projecting edge or molding intended to protect or check

a window ledge

2

: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore

3

a

: a narrow flat surface or shelf

especially : one that projects from a wall of rock

We rappelled down the cliff and reached the ledge.

b

: rock that is solid or continuous enough to form ledges : bedrock

the field was full of ledge

4

: lode, vein

ledgy

ˈle-jē 

adjective

Examples of ledge in a Sentence

birds perched on the ledge of a building

a ledge on the side of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web

Also featured in the clip were 15 bottles of products from skincare brand Philosophy lined up on a ledge. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024

Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety. —EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024

The 62-year-old, who was filming a music video at the time, approached the woman with another person and calmly convinced her to step down from the ledge over the Cumberland River. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024

Possibly 225 yards ahead and maybe 250 feet above the creek, seven Stone rams lay on a ledge, calmly watching us. —Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English legge bar of a gate

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ledge

noun

ˈlej 

1

: a projecting ridge or raised edge along a surface

2

: an underwater ridge or reef especially near the shore

3

: a narrow flat surface or shelf

especially : one that sticks out from a wall of rock