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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In a costume designed by Jazmin Aurora Medina, his whole look is a mix of royal trimmings and street clothes that screams rich boy who wants to cosplay as a normie. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025 If that’s not enough, Florence Pugh’s Yelena shows up, putting the trimming on the tree. Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 If not bundled, bring yard trimmings to the location in containers or bags – brown paper bags are preferred. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 Zehnder’s family-style chicken dinner is $35.95 per person and includes all the holiday trimmings plus holiday grill specials, including roasted duck, steak and prime rib at various prices. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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