brim

¹brim

noun \ˈbrim\

Definition of BRIM

1

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

— brim·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of BRIM

1. <the brim of the teacup was banded with gold>
2. <touched the brim of his cap by way of salute>

Origin of BRIM

Middle English brimme; akin to Middle High German brem edge

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to BRIM

Synonyms: borderline, bound, boundary, border, circumference, compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem, margin, perimeter, periphery, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

Related Words: ambit; brink, crest, curb, cusp, lip; ceiling, maximum; demarcation, extent, limitation, measure, mere, restriction, termination; borderland, frontier, march, outskirts, pale, selvage; lap; shore

Near Antonyms: center, core, heart; inner, inside, interior, middle, within

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Rhymes with BRIM

bream, dim, glim, grim, Grimm, gym, him, hymn, limb, limn, mim, nim, prim, rim, scrim, shim, skim, slim, swim, Tim, trim, vim, whim