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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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Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Sound Mixer Simon Hayes was in the background, working to keep the mic under the brim, or peak, of her hat out of the wind path.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The most mobile Americans are recent college graduates who are brimming with potential, searching for work and unburdened by major responsibilities.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Beagle Scout Snoopy, adorned by Woodstock adorably hanging out on the brim of his green hat.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
Sound Mixer Simon Hayes was in the background, working to keep the mic under the brim, or peak, of her hat out of the wind path.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Verb
Luckily, Amazon’s best-sellers chart is brimming with comfy lounge bottoms that were practically made for winter, including these $16 French terry Hanes sweatpants and these ultra-cozy joggers from Walifrey.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The most mobile Americans are recent college graduates who are brimming with potential, searching for work and unburdened by major responsibilities.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 4 Dec. 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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