trimming

noun

trim·​ming ˈtri-miŋ How to pronounce trimming (audio)
1
a
: an additional garnishing
turkey and all the trimmings
b
: a decorative accessory or additional item
trimmings for a hat
c
: the remnants of something that has been trimmed : clipping
tree/grass/hedge trimmings
2
3
: the act of one who trims

Examples of trimming in a Sentence

our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming
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However, the book would benefit from some trimming and reworking to give a fuller picture of Jocey’s life. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024 Each fragrance is packaged in a black box with special trimmings for each scent — silver for The Timeless Stories, a reddish brown for The Precision Pioneer and blue for The Celestial Odyssey. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024 Sierra Madre will bill the homeowner for the work done on the property including tree trimming and cleanup. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024 All the familiar tunes performed well on the charts, but they were never selected for all the trimmings that typically come with being a proper single. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trimming 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of trimming was circa 1525

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“Trimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trimming. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

trimming

noun
trim·​ming
ˈtrim-iŋ
1
: the action of one that trims
2
: a severe defeat or beating
3
: something that trims, ornaments, or completes
trimmings for a hat
turkey with all the trimmings

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