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

Instead, color drenching would best fit the sign—think monochromatic hues on the walls, ceiling, trimmings, and even furniture. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025

More stringent vegetation management, tree trimming, the use of Public Safety Power Shutoffs — That’s preemptively turning off the power when the risks are high. —Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2025

Tree trimming involves careful evaluation, experienced judgment and prudent action. —Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

Gardeners compost kitchen vegetable scraps and yard waste, such as lawn trimmings, raked leaves, and plant clippings to make nutrient-rich soil amendments for landscaping and vegetable beds. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for trimming

• brimming
• dimming
• miming
• rimming
• skimming
• slimming
• swimming

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