parting

Definition

The act of parting or dividing; division; separation.

Etymology

By surface analysis, part + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "The parting of the way."
• "Bridge End is the border station and the scene of many a sad parting between enterprising shoppers and their purchases—for it is a stronghold of the Customs !—and half an hour is allowed in the timetable for examination and shunting."
• "And there were sudden partings,such as press / The life from out young hearts."