Added 9 October 2026 protecting /pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about protecting at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort. the protecting blanket of snow Related Words: guardingprotectionadvocatingbufferingcareconservationconserveconservingcoveragedefencedefendingensure Back to today's word