trim

verb
UK: /trɪm/
US: /trɪm/

  1. To cut off small amounts to make something look neater.

    1. Please trim the grass around the edges of the lawn.
    2. The hairdresser will trim my hair to make it look healthier and even.

  2. To reduce the size or amount of something.

    1. We need to trim our expenses this month to save money.
    2. The company decided to trim its workforce due to the economic downturn.

  3. To decorate something with a border or edging.

    1. She decided to trim the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments.
    2. The dress was trimmed with delicate lace around the neckline and cuffs.

Synonyms

clip cut reduce decorate slim fit
trim noun

  1. A neat edge or decoration, especially on clothing.

    1. The jacket has a stylish leather trim.
    2. The curtains had a decorative trim along the bottom edge to enhance their appearance.

  2. The act of cutting off small amounts to make something look neater.

    1. The garden needs a good trim to look presentable.
    2. After the trim, the bushes looked much tidier and well-maintained.
trim adjective

  1. Slim and in good physical condition.

    1. He looks very trim after exercising regularly.
    2. Maintaining a trim figure requires both a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trim" in English means: To cut off small amounts to make something look neater., To reduce the size or amount of something., To decorate something with a border or edging..

The phonetic transcription of "trim" is /trɪm/ in British English and /trɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trim": clip, cut, reduce, decorate, slim, fit.

Example usage of "trim": "Please trim the grass around the edges of the lawn.". More examples on the page.