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a(1)
: an upper or outer margin : verge
(2)
archaic
: the upper surface of a body of water
b
: the edge or rim of a hollow vessel, a natural depression, or a cavity
2
: the projecting rim of a hat
brimmed; brimming
: to fill to the brim
1
: to be or become full often to overflowing
eyes brimming with tears
2
: to reach or overflow a brim
Examples of brim in a Sentence
Noun
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
touched the brim of his cap by way of salute
Verb
Her heart was brimming with happiness.
The show brims with excitement.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While her host’s face appeared lit by sunlight passing through the wafer-thin, upturned brim of her Philip Treacy hat, Melania’s was downturned and opaque, its edges producing an angular silhouette that only added to the severe effect of her military-style skirt suit.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The discovery highlights a splendid location on Earth and, therefore, the importance of protecting the world’s wonders, brimming with natural history and insights into addressing climate change today.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Across the Aegean, visitors can spend a day sunbathing on scenic islands that fly under the radar with typical tourists, while countries like Croatia and Malta offer getaways that brim with historic sites and staggering natural attractions alike.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While her host’s face appeared lit by sunlight passing through the wafer-thin, upturned brim of her Philip Treacy hat, Melania’s was downturned and opaque, its edges producing an angular silhouette that only added to the severe effect of her military-style skirt suit.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her new neighborhood was brimming with creative energy, with eclectic art, with sumptuous food.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
The discovery highlights a splendid location on Earth and, therefore, the importance of protecting the world’s wonders, brimming with natural history and insights into addressing climate change today.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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brim
2 of 2 verb
brimmed; brimming
: to be or become full to overflowing
brimming with happiness
eyes brimming with tears
boats brimming with tourists
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