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 of trimming

• 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

This film is a holiday joy from start to finish, complete with tree trimming, flapjack flipping, and a flirty carriage ride. —Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025

The traditional food — usually made with pork liver, pork trimmings, cornmeal and seasonings — is getting harder to find altogether. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025

Looking for more ornaments and trimmings to match the festive energy of your new tree? —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025

The Thanksgiving-Day menu included roast turkey with trimmings, mashed potatoes, corn and dessert. —Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 29 Nov. 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