trimmings
Extras alongside mains
Trimmings are the extra items that accompany something, especially the traditional side dishes served with a main course: turkey with all the trimmings.
The word suggests completeness—everything that properly belongs with the central element.
Trimmings can also mean pieces cut off in the process of trimming: hedge trimmings, fabric trimmings.
Small remaining pieces
- clippingsPieces cut off
- shavingsThin strips removed
- paringsTrimmed-off outer bits
- offcutsWaste from cutting materials
snippets · remnants · ends · edges · selvage · waste · excess · leavings
Seasoned mixture for cavities
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- cranberry sauceSweet-tart fruit condiment
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- Yorkshire puddingBaked batter side dish
cornbread dressing · green bean casserole · sweet potatoes · coleslaw · applesauce · chutney · relish · horseradish
Decorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- garlandsStrung decorative arrangements
- wreathsCircular decorative arrangements
lights · streamers · bunting · ribbons · bows · holly · mistletoe · centerpieces
Culinary herb for garnishing
- chivesMild allium herb
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- scallionsYoung onions with stalks
- dillFeathery culinary herb
basil · lemon zest · croutons · bacon bits · fried onions · sesame seeds · chopped nuts · grated cheese
scraps
Small remaining pieces
offcuts · snippets · remnants · ends · edges · selvage · waste · excess · leavings · bits
stuffing
Seasoned mixture for cavities
- gravyThickened meat drippings
- cranberry sauceSweet-tart fruit condiment
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
Yorkshire pudding · cornbread dressing · green bean casserole · sweet potatoes · coleslaw · applesauce · chutney · relish · horseradish · mint sauce
ornaments
Decorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- baublesShowy worthless ornaments
- garlandsStrung decorative arrangements
wreaths · lights · streamers · bunting · ribbons · bows · holly · mistletoe · centerpieces · swags
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
dill · basil · lemon zest · croutons · bacon bits · fried onions · sesame seeds · chopped nuts · grated cheese · sour cream
- Scrapsteel scrap, iron scrap, shavings, cuttings, offcuts
- shop wasteswarf, filings, chips, turnings, grindings
- decorationsornament, ornaments, embellishment, wreaths, accent
- Sunday roastroast beef, roast chicken, roast lamb, roast pork, roast turkey
- wastetrash, garbage, rubbish, refuse, debris
- extrasextra, add-ons, add-on, extras, addition
trimmingsmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · centerpiece · main event · essentials · main dish
- trimming nailsCutting fingertip keratin
- nail trimmingCutting back fingertips' edges
- trimming one's sailsReducing scope prudently
- hedge trimmingShaping boundary shrubs
- trimming shearsTwo-handled cutting implement
- beard trimmingShaping facial hair shorter