Synonyms for

Trimming

Verb / ˈtrɪmɪŋ / Another word for trimming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the action of cutting off the unwanted or untidy parts of something

Synonyms & similar words

cut crop shave prune lop pare snip bringdown passementerie trimback reduce clipping trim trimdown garnish cutback cutdown dress clip cutting pruning clipping shearing cropping paring shaping neatening tidying grooming mowing snipping trimness edging bordering framing hemming piping ribbing ruffling

Synonyms by register

Formal

pruning cutting reduction shortening

Informal

lopping shearing chopping snipping

Literary

paring abridging

Antonyms

growth addition increase expansion lengthening enlargement

Common collocations

  • hedge trimming
  • tree trimming
  • beard trimming
  • nail trimming
  • hair trimming
  • paper trimming
  • trimming the fat

Word family

noun trimming
verb trim
adjective trim

Usage note

Trimming often refers to the act of cutting something to make it neater or smaller. It can also refer to decorative elements, especially in formal contexts like 'trimming the Christmas tree'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to do some trimming to make this tree look neat.
  2. I always do some trimming to my hair every month.
  3. The chef did some trimming to the meat before cooking it.
  4. I love the trimming on this dress.
  5. I added some trimming to my curtains to make them look more elegant.

Quotes

  • "The trimming on these curtains is fabulous!" - Emily Giffin
  • "Trimming is the enemy of progress." - James Cash Penney
  • "A good trim is always a good idea." - Unknown

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