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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That is good news for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), which puts on a spectacular show every fall to show off unique builds and trimmings that range from mild to wild. Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 Moore then showed off the entrance of his home, with red and black walls and wood trimmings. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Now my trimmings cabinet is a bulging mass of treasures awaiting their moment. Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 16 Sep. 2024 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 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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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