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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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Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The hat also comes with a fairly large brim, at least for a running hat, which helps keep my rather large nose from getting completely cooked on long days out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
This loft belongs to a painter—you’ll see their work scattered throughout—and is brimming with artistic touches, from hanging pieces in the living area to a cobalt blue bathroom.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
When outdoors, stick to shady areas, wear a hat with a wide brim and avoid being out during the peak afternoon heat.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The hat also comes with a fairly large brim, at least for a running hat, which helps keep my rather large nose from getting completely cooked on long days out.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Verb
How’s the manager feeling? Alonso, who spent five seasons at the Bernabeu as a player and has also coached in Madrid’s academy setup, is brimming with enthusiasm for the new campaign.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
This loft belongs to a painter—you’ll see their work scattered throughout—and is brimming with artistic touches, from hanging pieces in the living area to a cobalt blue bathroom.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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brim
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brimmed; brimming
: to be or become full to overflowing
brimming with happiness
eyes brimming with tears
boats brimming with tourists
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