Trim

/trɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A quantity that has been cut off or trimmed away.

After trimming the trees, there was a large pile of trim left in the yard.

Decorative material or embellishment added to something, like clothing or furniture.

The sofa had beautiful golden trim along the edges.

verb

To reduce the size or amount of something by cutting it away.

She needed to trim the edges of the paper before framing it.

To decorate or enhance something, often by adding a border or additional material.

They decided to trim the dress with lace for a more elegant look.

To bring something into a desired shape or condition.

He will trim the hedges in the garden this weekend.

adjective

In good physical condition; lean and fit.

He maintains a trim figure by exercising regularly.

Well-organed and neat in appearance.

The trim details of the new office give it a professional look.

Middle English trimmen, from Old English trimman; to make fit, strong.

trim the fat

To remove excess or unnecessary parts.

trim back

To cut back in order to control growth or reduce size.

on trim

In good, neat, or orderly condition.

trimming

The act of making something neat by cutting it.

trimmer

A tool or device used for trimming.

trimmed

Having been cut back or made neat.

To have sexual relations with someone.

He was bragging about how he managed to trim last night.

To steal or to take something without permission.

I heard he trimmed some supplies from the store.