Definition

The act of cutting or removing parts from something to make it neater or to improve its appearance. It can also refer to the extra materials or decorations added to something, like clothing or food.

Example

The gardener spent the afternoon trimming the bushes in the yard.

Conversation

Did you see the dress I bought?

Yes, I love the trimming on it!

Thanks! I thought it added a nice touch.

Definitely, it makes the whole dress pop!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trimming → It is formed from "trim" (from Old English *trymman*, meaning to make neat or tidy) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "trimming" refers to the action of making something neat or tidy by cutting or adjusting.

Memory Tip

Think of making something neat or tidy ('trim') and the '-ing' shows it's the action of doing that. This helps you remember that 'trimming' means the process of making something neat.

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