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trimmer

noun

Simple meaning

Someone who trims, arranges, fits.

Pronunciation

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trimer

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtɹɪmɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

  2. A device used to trim.

  3. nautical

    A worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs

  4. nautical

    A member of the crew who trims the sails.

  5. Someone who fluctuates between opposing factions, political parties etc., according to current interest, a flip-flopper.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: One who trims, arranges, fits, or ornaments.

Used this way, trimmer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

Beam / joist

window trimmer

Worker

hedge trimmer

Other combinations

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Word Family

Related forms, grouped by how they connect.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • trimmer joistnounCompound term

    Joist that receives the end of a header in floor or roof framing in order to leave an opening for a staircase or chimney etc.

  • trimmer archnounCompound term

    An arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth).

  • hedge trimmernounCompound term

    A garden tool for trimming hedges.

  • window trimmernounCompound term

    Someone who decorates shop windows.

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