Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪmɪŋ/

Definitions of trimming

noun a decorative addition or enhancement, such as ribbons or buttons, added to clothing or other items

Example Sentences

A1 I need to do some trimming in the garden.

A2 She is very good at trimming the hedges.

B1 Trimming the excess fabric from the dress made it fit perfectly.

B2 The barber did a great job trimming my hair.

C1 The trimming of the budget will require careful consideration.

C2 Her skills in trimming the sails helped the boat move faster.

verb the act of cutting away excess or unwanted parts to improve or enhance the appearance of something

Example Sentences

A1 She is trimming the bushes in her garden.

A2 The barber is trimming his client's beard.

B1 I need to start trimming my expenses to save money.

B2 The chef is meticulously trimming the excess fat off the meat.

C1 The fashion designer spent hours trimming the dress to perfection.

C2 The landscaper is skilled in trimming hedges and trees with precision.

Examples of trimming in a Sentence

formal The gardener was meticulous in his trimming of the hedges.

informal I spent the afternoon trimming the bushes in my backyard.

slang I need to do some serious trimming on my budget this month.

figurative She was trimming the unnecessary details from her presentation to make it more concise.

Grammatical Forms of trimming

past tense

trimmed

plural

trimmings

comparative

more trimming

superlative

most trimming

present tense

trim

future tense

will trim

perfect tense

have trimmed

continuous tense

is trimming

singular

trimming

positive degree

trim

infinitive

to trim

gerund

trimming

participle

trimmed

Origin and Evolution of trimming

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'trimming' originated from the Middle English word 'trymmyng' which was derived from the Old French word 'trime', meaning to prepare or make ready.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'trimming' evolved to refer to the act of decorating or embellishing something, such as clothing or a Christmas tree, rather than just preparing or making something ready.