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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
1
: to be or become full often to overflowing
eyes brimming with tears
2
: to reach or overflow a brim
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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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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These signs could mean the difference between taking home a lackluster fruit and one that’s ripe and brimming with antioxidants.
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Noun
Meanwhile, the Davies lobbies brim with art installations and preconcert activities by local artists, community groups, and Latin American cultural partners.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The pillbox and sculpted brim styles — especially as seen at Dior — bring such a sense of presence and poise to any ensemble.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Historic Delaware Hotel With its antique furnishings, wooden floors, and charming quirks, the colorful Historic Delaware Hotel is brimming with old-world character that feels evocative of Leadville’s silver boom days.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
These signs could mean the difference between taking home a lackluster fruit and one that’s ripe and brimming with antioxidants.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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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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