Definition

1. Noun:
   • An act of cutting something to make it neat or the desired size or shape: The process of removing small amounts from something to improve its appearance or fit.
   • A decoration or adornment added to something, especially clothing: An ornamental addition or border.
   • (Trimmings, plural) The accompaniments or extras that complete something: The traditional or typical items that accompany a main thing, especially food.
   • (Trimmings, plural) Pieces that have been cut off: The parts removed during a trimming process.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Act of cutting):

  • The trimming of the hedges made the garden look much neater.
  • He did a quick trimming of his beard before the interview.

• Noun (Decoration):

  • The dress was simple, with just a lace trimming around the collar.
  • She added a gold trimming to the edge of the curtain.

• Noun (Trimmings, plural - accompaniments):

  • We had roast turkey with all the trimmings for Thanksgiving dinner.
  • The new car came with all the trimmings: leather seats and a sunroof.

• Noun (Trimmings, plural - pieces cut off):

  • Please sweep up the grass trimmings from the lawn.
  • She saved the fabric trimmings to use for a patchwork quilt.

Advanced Usage

• "without any trimmings": In a plain, straightforward manner, without extra details or embellishments.
  • Just give me the facts, without any trimmings.

Variants and Related Words

• Trim (verb/noun/adjective): To make neat by cutting; a state of good order; neat and smart in appearance.

  • Verb: I need to trim my hair.
  • Adjective: The garden was neat and trim.

• Trimmer (noun): A person or tool that trims.

  • He used an electric trimmer on the bushes.

Synonyms

• Pruning: Cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems (specifically for plants).
• Edging: A border or trimming, especially for lawns or fabric.
• Garnish: A decoration or embellishment, especially on food.
• Accoutrements: Additional items of dress or equipment, or items associated with a particular activity.

Related Phrases

• All the trimmings: With all the traditional or usual accompaniments.
  • For Christmas, we like a big meal with all the trimmings.

Related Idioms

• Trim one's sails: To adapt or modify one's behavior or opinions to suit changing circumstances.
  • After the market changed, the company had to trim its sails to survive.

Noun

1. cutting down to the desired size or shape
2. a decoration or adornment on a garment
   • the trimming on a hat
   • the trim on a shirt
3. the act of adding decoration
   • the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree