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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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Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The hat also comes with a fairly large brim, at least for a running hat, which helps keep my rather large nose from getting completely cooked on long days out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Aged 14 years, this Highland single malt had a second maturation in first-fill ex-sherry casks, creating a whisky brimming with dark fruit, leather, oak spice, and a velvety mouthfeel that screams luxury.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
When outdoors, stick to shady areas, wear a hat with a wide brim and avoid being out during the peak afternoon heat.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The hat also comes with a fairly large brim, at least for a running hat, which helps keep my rather large nose from getting completely cooked on long days out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Verb
Komodo chicken salad is a gigantic appetizer, a big bowl brimming with tender chicken breast, Napa cabbage and crunchy wontons with a sesame dressing.
—Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Aged 14 years, this Highland single malt had a second maturation in first-fill ex-sherry casks, creating a whisky brimming with dark fruit, leather, oak spice, and a velvety mouthfeel that screams luxury.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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brim
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brimmed; brimming
: to be or become full to overflowing
brimming with happiness
eyes brimming with tears
boats brimming with tourists
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