trimming

noun

trim·​ming ˈtri-miŋ 

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

: defeat, beating

3

: the act of one who trims

Synonyms

• beating
• defeat
• drubbing
• licking
• loss
• lump
• overthrow
• plastering
• rout
• shellacking
• trouncing
• whipping

Examples of trimming in a Sentence

our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fenty Beauty founder, 36, was snapped entering the venue with her beau in a short white dress and a reddish-brown bomber jacket with faux fur trimming. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024

The process starts with meat trimmings, often from beef, pork, chicken or turkey. —Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024

The trimming of prison terms was applauded by prison reform advocates, while others expressed concerns about shortening sentences. —Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2024

Having more presenters double up on their awards certainly helped and so did the trimming of (most) unnecessary comedy bits. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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