plural rims
1
: the outer edge of a usually round object
There were chips on the rim of the plate.
eyeglasses with wire rims
The basketball bounced off the rim (of the hoop).
the rim of the volcano
2
: the part of a wheel that the tire is put on
He bought stainless steel rims for his new car.
rims; rimmed; rimming
: to form or put a rim around (something)
Sharp rocks rimmed [=bordered] the pond.
She rimmed her eyes with eyeliner.
a porcelain bowl rimmed with gold
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“Rim.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/rim. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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