verb
- to cut away unwanted parts to make something neat or the right size
- to decorate something by adding ornamental details
- to reduce the size or amount of something
adjective
- neat and orderly in appearance
- slim and fit in physical appearance
noun
- decorative material used as edging or ornamentation
- the act of cutting or clipping
Examples
- She needs to trim her hair before the wedding.
- The gardener will trim the hedges this afternoon.
- They decided to trim the budget by ten percent.
- The dress was trimmed with delicate lace.
- He keeps his yard very trim and organized.
- The athlete stayed trim through regular exercise.
- The gold trim on the curtains looked elegant.
- The barber gave him just a light trim.