Pronunciation: /trɪm/
noun a decorative addition or ornament, such as a strip of material or a piece of lace
A1 I need to trim the bushes in my garden.
A2 She asked for a trim at the hair salon.
B1 The tailor did a great job with the trim on my dress.
B2 The trim on the car's interior was starting to come loose.
C1 The intricate trim on the antique mirror was carefully restored.
C2 The trim on the curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.
verb to make something neat or tidy by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts
A1 She trims her hair every month to keep it neat.
A2 I need to trim the bushes in my garden this weekend.
B1 The tailor trimmed the dress to fit perfectly.
B2 He trimmed the excess fat off the steak before cooking it.
C1 The editor trimmed the article to meet the word count requirement.
C2 The artist carefully trimmed the edges of the painting to create a clean finish.
adjective neat and orderly in appearance, having a tidy or well-groomed appearance
A1 She has a trim figure.
A2 The trim garden was well-maintained.
B1 The trim edges of the carpet added a nice touch to the room.
B2 The trim details on the dress made it look elegant.
C1 The trim design of the building showcased the architect's attention to detail.
C2 The trim finish on the furniture gave it a luxurious appearance.
formal The tailor will trim the excess fabric from the suit jacket.
informal I need to trim my hair before the party tonight.
slang I'm going to trim down my wardrobe and donate some clothes.
figurative It's important to trim unnecessary expenses from your budget to save money.
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