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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
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: to be or become full often to overflowing
eyes brimming with tears
2
: to reach or overflow a brim
Synonyms
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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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
The business end of the wearable consists of a row of downward-facing air nozzles housed in a visor which forms an arc around the front/brim of a hardhat.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 July 2024
Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
The city is brimming with informal communities where migrants come together to help each other integrate and combat the ever-present melancholy and homesickness.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 July 2024
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Noun
His silhouettes were just tighter and had more layers like moto jackets and cargo pants, and sometimes a wide brim hat made it in the cut.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024
The business end of the wearable consists of a row of downward-facing air nozzles housed in a visor which forms an arc around the front/brim of a hardhat.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 July 2024
Verb
The book is brimming with more such details — many of which are backed up by family accounts.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 21 July 2024
The city is brimming with informal communities where migrants come together to help each other integrate and combat the ever-present melancholy and homesickness.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 14 July 2024
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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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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