pairing

🇺🇸 /ˈperɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpeərɪŋ/
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noun
R

When two things or people are put together or work together.

The chef created a delicious pairing of chocolate and strawberries.

R

When two members of parliament from different parties agree not to vote in a debate so they don't have to be present.

The MP used the pairing system to attend an important meeting instead of the debate.

translation

n. When two things or people are put together or work together.; When two members of parliament from different parties agree not to vote in a debate so they don't have to be present.

Word Forms

Plural pairings