trimming
Americannoun
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anything used or serving to decorate or complete.
the trimmings of a Christmas tree.
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Usually trimmings an accompaniment or garnish to a main dish.
roast turkey with all the trimmings.
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trimmings, pieces cut off in trimming, clipping, paring, or pruning.
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the act of a person or thing that trims.
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Informal. a beating or thrashing.
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Informal. a defeat.
Our team took quite a trimming.
noun
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an extra piece used to decorate or complete
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(plural) usual or traditional accompaniments
roast turkey with all the trimmings
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(plural) parts that are cut off
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dialect (plural) ornaments; decorations
Christmas trimmings
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informal a reproof, beating, or defeat
Etymology
Origin of trimming
Example Sentences
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Music legend Gene Simmons has yet again slashed the asking price of his former Beverly Hills home—months after trimming a half-million dollars.
From MarketWatch
Some startups, inspired by the lean approach, are actively trimming employees.
Some plans also have been trimming extra over-the-counter benefits such as meal benefits and transportation, Freed said.
From MarketWatch
Berkshire opened a new $350 million stake in New York Times while trimming Apple and Bank of America.
From Barron's
An absolutely revolting clump of dark hair that probably means Camille was trimming her bangs again.
From Literature
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