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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
The tire rims are a kaleidoscope of cotton candy colors.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, sewn rim tape material at the top of the envelope was frayed and several of its panels were damaged.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Although there was continuous volcanic activity happening at Mount St. Helens for decades after the deadly eruption, officials have estimated that thousands of people visit the crater rim every year, among even more who visit the park and keep lower to the ground.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Well, during a total solar eclipse, the moon passes across the sun, lining up perfectly to cover everything but the sun’s outer rim, the corona.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Allen was last seen at the bus stop near South Buckley Road and Mexico Avenue walking eastbound with his black bike with orange rims, police said Friday.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
To enhance the fresh, sweet zip of citrus with each sip, rub the cut edge of the orange peel twist around the glass rim.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The area boomed after the teams came, with a 14-screen AMC theater, shopping, a bowling alley that served drinks in glasses rimmed with Pop Rocks, a Sushi-go-Round.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
If Fox’s defender goes under on the handoff, that gives Fox a lane to the rim.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
The tire rims are a kaleidoscope of cotton candy colors.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Additionally, sewn rim tape material at the top of the envelope was frayed and several of its panels were damaged.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Although there was continuous volcanic activity happening at Mount St. Helens for decades after the deadly eruption, officials have estimated that thousands of people visit the crater rim every year, among even more who visit the park and keep lower to the ground.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
Well, during a total solar eclipse, the moon passes across the sun, lining up perfectly to cover everything but the sun’s outer rim, the corona.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
Allen was last seen at the bus stop near South Buckley Road and Mexico Avenue walking eastbound with his black bike with orange rims, police said Friday.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2024
To enhance the fresh, sweet zip of citrus with each sip, rub the cut edge of the orange peel twist around the glass rim.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
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
Verb
The Chase Center crowd was ready to explode when what would’ve been his seventh 3-pointer rimmed out.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The area boomed after the teams came, with a 14-screen AMC theater, shopping, a bowling alley that served drinks in glasses rimmed with Pop Rocks, a Sushi-go-Round.
—Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
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
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rim. Accessed 24 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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