brim
1the upper edge of anything hollow; rim; brink: the brim of a cup.
a projecting edge: the brim of a hat.
to be full to the brim.
to fill to the brim.
Origin of brim
1synonym study For brim
Other words from brim
- brimless, adjective
- brim·ming·ly, adverb
- un·brim·ming, adjective
Other definitions for brim (2 of 2)
Southern U.S. bream1 (def. 4).
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How to use brim in a sentence
It has a 10-centimeter brim trimmed with a bow ribbon detail and gross grain edged hat rim.
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British Dictionary definitions for brim
/ (brɪm) /
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
to fill or be full to the brim: eyes brimming with tears
Origin of brim
1Derived forms of brim
- brimless, adjective
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Other Idioms and Phrases with brim
see filled to the brim.
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