Trimmings

noun

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounThe act of someone who trims.

"I gave a good trimming to my elderly neighbour's hedges."

2.nounMaterial that is removed by someone trimming something, as a piece of steak.

"He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table."

3.nounAn ornamental accessory to a dress or other piece of clothing.

4.nounAn accessory or accompaniment.

"Christmas dinner with all the trimmings"

5.nounA reprimand or chastising.

"to give a boy a trimming"

6.nounAccompaniments to a meal.

7.nounDomestic decorations for a room, especially Christmas decorations.

""Don't forget to take the trimmings down by twelfth night.""

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