# firming

Pronunciation: say "FURM-ing" US /ˈfɜɹmɪŋ/, UK /ˈfɜːmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of firm. — present participle and gerund of firm
   - Simple: Present participle of firm. Use this -ing form when something is becoming firmer or you are making it firm.
   - _Cooler air is firming the chocolate as it sets in the mold._
   - _Traders noticed oil prices firming through the afternoon session._

## Adjective

2. Of a cosmetic product, intended to make the skin tighter and firmer.
   - Simple: Made to make the skin feel tighter and less loose.
   - _The brand's new firming serum promises visible results within four weeks._
   - _Dermatologists remain skeptical about how well most firming creams actually work._

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