1
as in edge
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in to fill
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
he brimmed the glass with milk, and now I'm sure to spill it
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of brim
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Another Giants reliever, Sam Hentges, refused to wear the Pride cap, taking the mound in a standard black base, black brim and orange font cap.
—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Betts was locked in with Rushing, brimming with confidence, cheering him on.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brim
Noun
Instead of automatically filling the detergent measuring cup to the brim and adding it to your load of laundry, consult our guide to using the correct dose of detergent every time.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Another Giants reliever, Sam Hentges, refused to wear the Pride cap, taking the mound in a standard black base, black brim and orange font cap.
—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Verb
Luckily, Amazon is brimming with lightweight, seasonal quilts that help keep you cool without breaking the bank.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Betts was locked in with Rushing, brimming with confidence, cheering him on.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
Noun
-
The Americans came out energized in the second half and a Berhalter banger from the edge of the penalty area tied it up 2-2 in the 49th minute.
-
The Samurai Blue have the edge on shots, 2-1, but Sweden has the lone shot on target so far through 25 minutes.
Noun
-
Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter.
-
Drawing prizes included an umbrella, a visor and a free month’s membership at the park district’s Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center.
Verb
-
Swirl it into a sauce à la minute, at most—heat will burst the eggs and reduce texture contrast.
-
The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.
Verb
-
Combine gin, lime juice, syrup, Aperol and dry Curaçao in a shaker filled with ice.
-
Parents are looking for activities that do more than fill the hours, and a good cooking class can hand a child real skills, real confidence and a few recipes worth making again at home.
Noun
-
That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).
-
Famous for its enormous trunk -- about 36 feet in circumference -- and gnarled branches, the Major Oak was believed to be about 1,200 years old, according to the RSPB Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity.
Noun
-
Jaehaerys reigned over the Seven Kingdoms for nearly 60 years during a time of peace and prosperity at the peak of the Targaryen dynasty.
-
For fans who’ve followed Sudwerk through the rise, peak and current contraction of American craft beer, the move may be bittersweet but not exactly shocking.
Verb
-
Tiny bulging eyes form long before the animal resembles a shark at all and its future face exists only as clusters of migrating cells, slowly organizing themselves into the structures that will eventually become jaws, cartilage and sensory organs.
-
The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.
Verb
-
Volunteers with Georgia's Own Credit Union spent Tuesday packing 500 meal kits as part of MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch program.
-
Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
Cite this Entry
“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brim. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
