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

Row upon row of elaborate trimmings are composed of interlocking streams of fluid silver, their chain-like pattern more visually felt than precisely illustrated. —Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024

And while your Christmas tree might ordinarily be decked out with plain-Jane trimmings or classic tinsel, Walmart has the iconic Hallmark ornaments that will not only remind you of the good old days but spice up your decor. —Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024

Zaya wore a stylish black Lena Jacket Dress courtesy of Ronny Kobo with leopard fur trimming and Mary Jane heels. —Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

The holidays are here, and that means days of tree trimming and Santa visits, nights of caroling and menorah lighting and weekends filled with parties, programs and baking — lots of baking. —Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 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