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Meaning of trimmings

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trimmings

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of someone who trims.

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

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

    Example: He gave the trimmings to the dog under the kitchen table.

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

  4. An accessory or accompaniment.

    Example: Christmas dinner with all the trimmings

noun

Definitions

  1. Accompaniments to a meal.

  2. Domestic decorations for a room, especially Christmas decorations.

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