trimming
/ˈtrɪmɪŋ
/noun (usually trimmings)
1Small pieces trimmed off something: hedge trimmings...
- Maybe the hedge trimmings we've laid out are giving the place a ‘pine fresh’ smell and the cats have realised it is not, in fact, their toilet.
- Land behind homes on Athlone and Marquis Avenue has been targeted by dumpers who have left masonry, hedge trimmings, old furniture and carpets at the site.
- A fire was had yesterday to burn the hedge trimmings.
Synonyms
cuttings, clippings, parings, shavings, ends
rare brash
2Decoration, especially for clothing: a white romper suit with pink trimmings [mass noun]: a party dress with lace trimming...
- They now use ready-made rickrack and shiny synthetic trimmings to adorn their garments.
- The top was decorated with rhinestone trimmings at the neckline.
- An elegant black satin sleeveless dress with red lace trimmings hugged the woman's skeletal figure, not complementing her ashen complexion at all.
Synonyms
decoration, trim, ornamentation, adornment, passementerie, embroidery, frou-frou;
border, edging, piping, purfling, rickrack, fringes, fringing, frills
rare falbalas, passement, fimbriations
2.1 (the trimmings) informal The traditional accompaniments to something, especially a meal: roast turkey with all the trimmings...
- The next morning, she cooks a gourmet meal with all the trimmings.
- You can get a fine fillet steak with chips and trimmings for €10-12.
- The extra trimmings like this are nice but they're not the most important thing.
Synonyms
accompaniments, extras, frills, accessories, accoutrements, trappings, paraphernalia;
garnishing, garnish