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

• defeat
• beating
• loss
• whipping
• setback
• licking

Examples of trimming in a Sentence

our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming

Recent Examples on the Web

Microsoft’s current cuts were preceded by the trimming of 6,000 employees in May. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 July 2025

Daniels offers men's cuts in addition to beard trimming. —Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

An arborist can determine whether the limbs need trimming or the whole tree needs to be cut down. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025

The new entity will also tackle power washing, graffiti removal, tree trimming, public space upkeep and even attempt to rebrand the region with a street banner program and public art. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 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