1
a
: brink
b
: the outer often curved or circular edge or border of something
2
a
: the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
b
: a removable outer metal band on an automobile wheel to which the tire is attached
rimmed; rimming
1
: to run around the rim of
putts that rim the cup
2
: to serve as a rim for : border
cliffs rimming the camp
: to form or show a rim
Examples of rim in a Sentence
Noun
There were chips on the rim of the plate.
the rim of the volcano
He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.
Verb
She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.
a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Our trio rendezvoused on Max Patch in time for lunch, the bald rimmed perfectly by stratus clouds in every direction.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
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Noun
Rough railroad crossing impacts can include flat tires, bent rims and front end and suspension system damage.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
The finish is sleek with a soft sheen, and a subtle silver mountain logo sits just below the stainless steel rim.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Verb
For example, here’s how to make my favorite ultra-easy Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas:
If desired, rim a rocks or highball glass with salt or Tajín.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Our trio rendezvoused on Max Patch in time for lunch, the bald rimmed perfectly by stratus clouds in every direction.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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rim
1 of 2 noun1
a
: an outer edge especially of something curved
b
2
: the outer part of a wheel joined to the hub usually by spokes
rim
2 of 2 verb
rimmed; rimming
1
: to provide with a rim : serve as a rim for : border
2
: to run around the rim of
the putt rimmed the cup
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