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a(1)
: an upper or outer margin : verge
(2)
archaic
: the upper surface of a body of water
b
: the edge or rim of a hollow vessel, a natural depression, or a cavity
2
: the projecting rim of a hat
brimmed; brimming
: to fill to the brim
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: to be or become full often to overflowing
eyes brimming with tears
2
: to reach or overflow a brim
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Examples of brim in a Sentence
Noun
the brim of the teacup was banded with gold
touched the brim of his cap by way of salute
Verb
Her heart was brimming with happiness.
The show brims with excitement.
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Quanta Magazine, 22 July 2024
As McNary kissed White, a milliner who runs the designer hat brand, Mill & Habs, and turned her hat towards the camera, sonogram images could be seen tucked into the brim of the hat.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Fast forward almost 10 years, and these decor-rich spaces still have the duo brimming with inspiration—sparking the idea for the brand’s next move: homewares.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The current setting of the Higgs field can be pictured as a ball resting at the bottom of the brim.
—Quanta Magazine, 22 July 2024
As McNary kissed White, a milliner who runs the designer hat brand, Mill & Habs, and turned her hat towards the camera, sonogram images could be seen tucked into the brim of the hat.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Every indulgence is at hand, from fresh-from-Japan sushi to British-style high tea to steakhouses brimming with wagyu beef.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Fast forward almost 10 years, and these decor-rich spaces still have the duo brimming with inspiration—sparking the idea for the brand’s next move: homewares.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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brim
2 of 2 verb
brimmed; brimming
: to be or become full to overflowing
brimming with happiness
eyes brimming with tears
boats brimming with tourists
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