Synonyms for

Sealing

Verb / ˈsi:lɪŋ / Another word for sealing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Sealing means closing or covering something tightly.

Synonyms & similar words

sealoff seal unseal waterproofing varnish closing shutting covering blocking fastening enclosing capping plugging seaming caulking packing wrapping taping attaching bonding gluing adhering joining

Synonyms by register

Formal

closing securing fastening enclosing

Informal

shutting plugging capping

Literary

imprinting affixing

Antonyms

opening unsealing breaking revealing exposing disclosing

Common collocations

  • sealing wax
  • sealing a deal
  • sealing the envelope
  • sealing the tomb
  • sealing the container
  • sealing off an area
  • sealing the victory

Word family

noun seal
verb seal
adjective sealed

Usage note

The word 'sealing' can refer to the act of closing something securely, or to the act of making something official or final, as in 'sealing a deal'. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. I am sealing the letter so that no one can read it.
  2. The rubber sealing around the window keeps out the cold air.
  3. The sealing on the container kept the food fresh.
  4. I need to buy more sealing tape to pack my boxes.
  5. The sealing on the door keeps the water out of the room.

Quotes

  • I try to keep the seal intact on the products that I use.
  • The sealing on the door was the only thing keeping the water out.
  • I was glad to see that the sealing around the window was fixed.

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