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noun

ˈbrim How to pronounce brim (audio)
Definition of brimnext
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

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2
as in visor
the projecting front part of a hat or cap touched the brim of his cap by way of salute

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verb

1
as in to burst
to be copiously supplied a secondhand bookstore that was brimming with bargains

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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

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Recent Examples of brim
Noun
The Office Romance star paired the beige ensemble with a cognac leather-and-linen handbag by the designer, a pair of diamond huggie earrings, and a hemp-blend hat with an impressive, wide brim. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 July 2026 For most of the 20th century, a gentleman’s agreement held that no building in Philadelphia rose higher than the brim of William Penn’s hat — the 37-foot bronze likeness of the city’s founder that stands atop City Hall. — Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Verb
But that well is not exactly brimming with possibilities other than veterans such as Joey Bosa or Haason Reddick, who may or may not wish to join a team like the Falcons that have uncertain playoff possibilities. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 For Americans who might be short on finance but brimming with business ideas, AI is changing the calculus for the better. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brim
  1. edge
  2. visor
  3. burst
  4. fill
  5. circumference
  6. peak
  7. bulge
  8. pack
Noun
  • The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
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  • Similar to the Weaving situation, where director Jake Schreier and Marvel president Kevin Feige met with a number of candidates, sources say the studio ultimately landed on Connor last week to become the latest actor to don the Cyclops visor.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The visor head design is also partly inspired by Gort from the original 1951 movie, The Day the Earth Stood Still.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of visor
Verb
  • Authorities rescued residents from high water in several areas in Indiana, including Delaware, Madison, Wayne and Henry counties as rivers burst their banks.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lavandeira also defended her brother, who in the early aughts burst onto the internet’s celebrity culture and gossip scene with shocking headlines and often lewd doodles over celeb images.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • The question is whether the people who filled it out can get a copy.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • It's filled with design-centric knick-knacks for your artsy friend.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill
Noun
  • Because of these limitations, physicians usually consider waist circumference, body composition, fitness, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels alongside BMI.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers looked at waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of circumference
Noun
  • Somebody else's servers failing at peak, in front of his customers, with his name on the screen.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • One analysis found a third of all those under 35 are living back at home, just shy of the record peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though most are employed.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of peak
Verb
  • As the compressed sides bulge outward under load, the tower’s structural strength drops sharply, frequently triggering sudden buckling or catastrophic collapse.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Okegbe recommends immediately discarding any can that’s bulging, leaking, heavily rusted, or dented.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
Definition of bulge
Verb
  • Preparing lunch together can also become a lesson in practical problem-solving, like figuring out which ingredients are better packed separately to avoid a soggy sandwich surprise.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In the morning, Green helped Beloozerov shave his head and packed his clothes in a plastic tote.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
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