brim
noun
the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink.
brimming
-
present participleof brim.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The squad is brimming with international talent, many of whose profiles and personal sponsorship agreements benefit from plying their trade in the Premier League.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
What sets the show apart are lines like these, culled from Jefferson’s missives and brimming with vitality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
During the last floods in 2023, many siphoned water from the brimming canals to their fields.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Lebanon is brimming with archaeological finds showcasing its rich history over thousands of years, from the Phoenician, Persian, Roman and Byzantine periods, the Crusades, and Arab and Islamic sultanates and empires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
It showed a spoon brimming with stars and mythical beasts.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
