1
: a narrow shelf, path, or ledge typically at the top or bottom of a slope
also
: a mound or wall of earth or sand
a landscaped berm
2
: the shoulder of a road
deer … feeding on the berm of the highway—
Norman Erickson
Norman EricksonExamples of berm in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Moser said the district donated supplies, such as pipes, and used dirt from other projects to build the berm for the memorial.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Then the city came out and said this is stupid, get rid of the berms.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Large earthen berms force vehicles to swerve in a zigzag; at one checkpoint, an aging battle tank sits at the ready, its cannon pointing at surrounding Sunni Bedouin towns.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The facility will also host lacrosse, which by that time could be on its way to being a solid revenue generator thanks in no small part to amenities – the Bulls currently play at Corbett Stadium, a soccer complex with 1,000 seats and grassy berms on three sides – the new venue will provide.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for berm
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Then the city came out and said this is stupid, get rid of the berms.
—Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Large earthen berms force vehicles to swerve in a zigzag; at one checkpoint, an aging battle tank sits at the ready, its cannon pointing at surrounding Sunni Bedouin towns.
—Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
The facility will also host lacrosse, which by that time could be on its way to being a solid revenue generator thanks in no small part to amenities – the Bulls currently play at Corbett Stadium, a soccer complex with 1,000 seats and grassy berms on three sides – the new venue will provide.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for berm
Cite this Entry
“Berm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/berm. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
berm
noun
: a shelf or path at the top or bottom of a slope
also
: a mound or wall of earth
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share