Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trimmed
verb (past tense of ‘trim’)
/trɪmd/
Definition
cut down or removed a part of something to make it neater or more polished.
Examples
- The gardener trimmed the hedges to give the garden a tidy appearance.
- She trimmed the excess fabric from her dress to achieve the perfect fit.
- His essay was well-received after he trimmed unnecessary details.
Meaning
Trimmed refers to the act of shortening or cutting away excess material from an object, which can pertain to physical items, such as hair or plants, or even concepts, like ideas or text.
Synonyms
- cut
- cropped
- shortened
- pared
- snipped
