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noun trim·ming \ ˈtri-miŋ \

Definition of trimming

1 a :an additional garnishing

turkey and all the trimmings

b :a decorative accessory or additional item

trimmings for a hat

2 :defeat, beating

3 :the act of one who trims

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Examples of trimming in a Sentence

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As Elisabeth Sherman at Food &Wine reports, the restaurant cooked up a 1,774-pound burger with all the trimmings earlier this month, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest commercially available burger.

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "Meaty Secrets Behind the Record-Setting, 1,774-Pound Burger," 26 July 2017
The city’s department of public works is producing a flyer offering instructions for proper disposal of items such as grass clippings and tree trimmings for weekly and bi-weekly collection, the city said.

— leslie johnson, ajc, "College Park clarifying yard waste collection policies," 18 July 2017
But Lahana shows up for class, does her homework and dreams of a life with all the trimmings, such as family love and a future that stretches beyond the next tank of gas.

— fred dickey, sandiegouniontribune.com, "She's homeless, but determined to become a college graduate," 17 July 2017
Stop into the Studio City store for model cars, airplanes, and rockets as well as dollhouse materials with all of the trimmings, including miniature furniture and home accessories.

— marielle wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, "Best of LA: 92 of Our Favorite Things to Eat, Do, and Buy Right Now," 14 July 2017
As was the style in the mid-19th century, gowns came adorned with all the trimmings.

— thomas admson, The Seattle Times, "Chanel aims high with starry ‘Eiffel Tower’ Paris show," 4 July 2017
As was the style in the mid-19th century, gowns came adorned with all the trimmings.

— Bloomberg.com, "Chanel Aims High With Starry 'Eiffel Tower' Paris Show," 4 July 2017
It's made from trimmings left after a cow is butchered.

— CBS News, "ABC, meat company settle $1.9 billion "pink slime" suit," 28 June 2017
If your plants need major trimming there is still time.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Turn to natural insecticides to keep cucumbers worm free," 24 June 2017

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First Known Use of trimming

circa 1518

trimming Synonyms

Synonyms

beating, drubbing, licking, loss, lump, overthrow, plastering, rout, shellacking, defeat, trouncing, whipping

Antonyms

success, triumph, victory, win

Related Words

collapse, debacle (also débâcle), failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, nonsuccess, setback, upset; lurch, shutout, washout, whitewash

Near Antonyms

accomplishment, achievement; blowout, cakewalk, landslide, romp, runaway, sweep, walkaway, walkover

TRIMMING Defined for Kids

trimming

noun trim·ming \ ˈtri-miŋ \

Definition of trimming for Students

:something that ornaments, seasons, or completes

roast turkey with all the trimmings

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