Definitions

1. noun

a narrow border or edge, especially at the top of a curtain or a piece of fabric

“The trim on her dress was perfectly designed to accentuate her shoulders.”

2. noun

the distance by which something is cut or shaped shorter

“The carpenter needed to make a small trim off the wood to fit it into the frame.”

3. verb

to cut or shape something to a smaller size

“She decided to trim the branches of the tree to make it more manageable.”

4. verb

to cut the edges of something, especially hair, to a uniform length

“He went to the barber to get his hair trimmed before the party.”

5. verb

to remove or reduce something, especially something unwanted or unnecessary

“She decided to trim her expenses to save money for the future.”

6. adjective

neatly arranged or dressed, especially in a formal or elegant way

“The trimmed flowers looked beautiful in the vase.”