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

These services include lawn mowing, edging, trimming, snow removal and yard maintenance. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026

Those included catenary inspections and repairs, track maintenance, tree trimming, station refurbishments, signage and vehicle updates, and deep cleaning along the entire route. —Christopher Harris, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026

They can be placed in yard trimmings carts if the lid closes. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026

Most crape myrtles need very little trimming. —Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026

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