trim·mings

trim·mings
/ˈtrımıŋz/ noun [plural]
1 : something that is added to complete a dish or meal

a feast with turkey and all the trimmings [=all the other foods that are typically served with turkey]

2 : pieces removed from something by trimming it

hedge/meat trimmings

3 US : something added as a decoration especially around the edges

a hat with leather trimmings


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • trimmings — trim|mings [ˈtrımıŋz] n [plural] 1.) with all the trimmings food that is served with all the trimmings is enjoyable because it is served with lots of extra types of food ▪ a roast chicken platter with all the trimmings 2.) small pieces that are… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • trimmings — trim|mings [ trımıŋz ] noun plural 1. ) extra parts added to a meal to make it traditional or more interesting: We sat down to a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. 2. ) small objects or pieces of cloth used for decorating clothes and… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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