trimmings

Trimmings is a general term for supplementary decorative or functional additions attached to a main item. It spans clothing, furnishings, culinary services, horticulture, and other crafts, and can denote both detachable accents and the material produced by cutting or shaping.

In fashion and textiles, trimmings include lace, braid, piping, fringe, tassels, bows, appliqué, embroidery, buttons, and sequins. They are used to decorate garments, reinforce seams, or provide a finishing edge. Some trims are removable for cleaning, replacement, or customization.

In cooking, trimmings commonly refer to the accompaniments served with a dish—especially roast meats—such as vegetables, stuffing, gravy, and sauces. The term also denotes edible scraps trimmed from meat or vegetables, which may be used to prepare stocks, gravies, or mince.

In horticulture and carpentry, trimming means pruning or trimming edges. Trimmings are the resulting cuttings or waste materials; these can often be composted or recycled. In carpentry and interior design, trim refers to decorative moldings, beading, paneling, or other finishing details.