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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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Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
With essentially zero time to react, the ball hit the brim of Smith's cap, with the right-hander narrowly escaping a serious injury.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Weaver’s debut, 2015’s The Fool, brimmed with promise and personality, debuting at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 and prompting a headlining tour and festival dates over the following year.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Nature lovers will find an abundance of places to explore: Nearby McKee Botanical Garden brims with tropical plants (look for water lilies blooming in its streams), while Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge serves as a home for brown pelicans and other migrating avians.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
With essentially zero time to react, the ball hit the brim of Smith's cap, with the right-hander narrowly escaping a serious injury.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
Baxter State Park While Maine is home to a wealth of coastal wildlife preserves, the interior of the state is brimming with avifauna as well, with Baxter State Park serving as one of the region’s crown jewels for birdwatching.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Weaver’s debut, 2015’s The Fool, brimmed with promise and personality, debuting at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 and prompting a headlining tour and festival dates over the following year.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 June 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 2 Jul. 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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