trimming

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noun

trim·​ming ˈtri-miŋ How to pronounce trimming (audio)
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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

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present participle of trim entry 1

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Noun our football team suffered a pretty severe trimming
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Peeling, trimming, and discarding green portions are the most effective measures to ensure a potato is safe to eat. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the tariff exemptions only apply to beef trimmings, which are blended with other cuts to make ground beef. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Tri-County acknowledged issues with tree branches touching power lines and committed additional resources for tree trimming and system inspections, while local businesses reported lost revenue from outages that often last one to two hours. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Most importantly, the V1000 does an excellent job of mowing and edge trimming, is extremely quiet and easy to use, and is loaded with wireless features. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trimming

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First Known Use

Noun

circa 1525, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of trimming was circa 1525

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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
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