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

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

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