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brim
1[brim]
noun
the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink.
the brim of a cup.
a projecting edge.
the brim of a hat.
verb (used without object)
to be full to the brim.
verb (used with object)
to fill to the brim.
brim
2[brim]
noun
plural
brim ,plural
brims .Southern U.S., bream.
brim
/ brɪm /
noun
the upper rim of a vessel
the brim of a cup
a projecting rim or edge
the brim of a hat
the brink or edge of something
verb
to fill or be full to the brim
eyes brimming with tears
Other Word Forms
- brimless adjective
- brimmingly adverb
- unbrimming adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of brim1
Word History and Origins
Origin of brim1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The Republican theme was that the rolls were brimming with malingerers, layabouts and fraudsters devoted to ripping off the taxpayers.
Such good food — brimming with fresh ingredients, vibrant spices and, most importantly, love — was commonplace in Selvaraju’s household, both during the holidays and outside of them.
Some are filled nearly to the brim, others almost empty, conveying use over decor.
A semi-final place is just a point away and that harrowing loss to England seems a long, long time ago now for a South Africa side brimming with confidence.
Let me reiterate: In a city obsessed with youth and brimming with lithe fitness instructors in Lululemon-wear and wireless headsets, a 24 Hour Fitness gym has a secret weapon in Delgado.
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