trimming

1 of 2

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

trimming

2 of 2

present participle of trim entry 1

Synonyms of trimming

Noun

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

Examples of trimming in a Sentence

Noun

our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

Antica Libreria Cascianelli, a bookstore full of rare books and antiques, dates back to 1909 and occupies a former dressmaking and trimmings shop. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

But for category 1, 2 and 3 hurricanes, there are certainly some ways to stop preventable storm damage in its tracks, starting with tree trimming and roof flashing inspections. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Inside, polished wooden floors and marble trimmings set the tone, which is serious and stately. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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