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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The water in the wok should be high enough to submerge the bottom rim of the bamboo steamer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Nearby, a snow cornice close to the rim had fractured and fell into the crater of the mountain.
—Jillian Sykes, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Golden State constantly created open looks with high pick-and-rolls, either at the rim or in the corners.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Phantom Ranch is the only lodging below the canyon rim and can only be reached by mule, on foot or by rafting the Colorado River.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Every shot of a socialite smirking over the rim of a cocktail glass plays like the perfect reaction GIF.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
Andrews had a chance to put UCLA ahead on its next possession but his floater rolled off the rim.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
UConn center Donovan Clingan The 7-footer was a key piece for the Huskies last year during their title run, showcasing his impact at the rim on both sides of the ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Gary Solar, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
But Thompson’s contested 3-pointer rimmed out with six seconds left, sending the Warriors to Miami, their next city, on a loss.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Entering the property, the van passes the estate’s logo appropriately rimmed in volcanic stone.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Drizzle on tacos or fresh fruit or dip your margarita glass to rim with Tajín.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Offensively, the Lopes attacked the lane and rim relentlessly — their aggressive approach led to 36 free throw attempts (and 28 makes) — while mixing in just enough 3-pointers (five) to force the Gaels to spread their defense.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
California is a stronghold of liberalism, but the Central Valley, where the scent of manure rims the highways and cattle ranchers tend winter grass, is a redoubt of conservatism.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
The South's Best 2024 Not Your Ordinary Margaritas Behind the colorfully tiled bar, hundreds of margaritas are rimmed with salt and sent out at lightning speed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Holmes had a chance to tie it with 34 seconds left but his hook shot rimmed out.
—Ben Nuckols, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
Noun
The small, bivalve creatures also have a row of tiny blue eyes along the rim of their shells.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The water in the wok should be high enough to submerge the bottom rim of the bamboo steamer.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Nearby, a snow cornice close to the rim had fractured and fell into the crater of the mountain.
—Jillian Sykes, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
Golden State constantly created open looks with high pick-and-rolls, either at the rim or in the corners.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Phantom Ranch is the only lodging below the canyon rim and can only be reached by mule, on foot or by rafting the Colorado River.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 2024
Every shot of a socialite smirking over the rim of a cocktail glass plays like the perfect reaction GIF.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2024
Andrews had a chance to put UCLA ahead on its next possession but his floater rolled off the rim.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
UConn center Donovan Clingan The 7-footer was a key piece for the Huskies last year during their title run, showcasing his impact at the rim on both sides of the ball.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
That isn’t the case for active plate margins, like in Turkey, which has had devastating earthquakes in recent years, or rimming the Pacific Ocean.
—Gary Solar, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
But Thompson’s contested 3-pointer rimmed out with six seconds left, sending the Warriors to Miami, their next city, on a loss.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Entering the property, the van passes the estate’s logo appropriately rimmed in volcanic stone.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Drizzle on tacos or fresh fruit or dip your margarita glass to rim with Tajín.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Offensively, the Lopes attacked the lane and rim relentlessly — their aggressive approach led to 36 free throw attempts (and 28 makes) — while mixing in just enough 3-pointers (five) to force the Gaels to spread their defense.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
California is a stronghold of liberalism, but the Central Valley, where the scent of manure rims the highways and cattle ranchers tend winter grass, is a redoubt of conservatism.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
The South's Best 2024 Not Your Ordinary Margaritas Behind the colorfully tiled bar, hundreds of margaritas are rimmed with salt and sent out at lightning speed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
Holmes had a chance to tie it with 34 seconds left but his hook shot rimmed out.
—Ben Nuckols, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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