Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun trimmings
1 sense of trimmings
Sense 1
fixings, trimmings -- (the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity); "an elaborate formal dinner with all the fixings"; "he bought a Christmas tree and trimmings to decorate it")
=> accessory, appurtenance, supplement, add-on -- (a supplementary component that improves capability)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun trimming
3 senses of trimming
Sense 1
trimming -- (the act of adding decoration; "the children had to be in bed before it was time for the trimming of the tree")
=> decoration -- (the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive))
Sense 2
trimming, trim, passementerie -- (a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt")
=> adornment -- (a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness)
Sense 3
trim, trimming, clipping -- (cutting down to the desired size or shape)
=> cut, cutting, cutting off -- (the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends; "the barber gave him a good cut")