1
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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Charles Homans Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Even on a Monday night his dining room brims with a multigenerational crowd that’s lively to the amiable rowdiness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The Principality of Asturias, as it’s officially known, brims with distinctiveness and diversity.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The hood has a generous brim that keeps water out of your eyes and adjustable drawstrings on either side for customized fit and comfort.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Duranguense also spawned its own peculiar, shoulder-swaying dance form, and fashion style, distinguished by sombreros with brims curved up like hardshell tacos, and ultra-pointy cowboy boots.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Like a screen star, Milo has an expressive face that brims with emotion.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024
The treatment affects not only the look but also how the brim snaps and holds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
Reykjavik, the capital and largest city brims with museums, churches, cozy restaurants, and bars.
—Kaye Toal, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2023
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Conrad, brimming with anxiety, asked his new friend.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In the 2,400-square foot space, which is brimming with houseplants and self-care products, Lawson holds gatherings such as group journaling events, wellness retreats, grief counseling sessions and today’s workshop, a soil meditation experience.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The pages of Sky High! are brimming with charming illustrations, taking young readers through a comprehensive history of aviation from its earliest days to modern age.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
On the other side, the expansive, sunny sky drops straight to the water, which, though calm and at low tide, now brims over the top of the road and into a parking lot.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
Renowned for its craftsmanship, Istanbul is brimming with modern spins on the city's rich heritage.
—Sevil Delin, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Charting a Course for the Future As Nice Art Gallery looks to the future, the horizon brims with promise and potential.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The way Mancuso translates his artistic idiosyncrasies into a delightfully overwhelming symphony of set-pieces and imagery points to a bold imagination brimming with ideas.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
His diamond eyes peered out from beneath the brim of a red cap, the cap, emblazoned with his once and future promise to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.
—Charles Homans Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Even on a Monday night his dining room brims with a multigenerational crowd that’s lively to the amiable rowdiness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The Principality of Asturias, as it’s officially known, brims with distinctiveness and diversity.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The hood has a generous brim that keeps water out of your eyes and adjustable drawstrings on either side for customized fit and comfort.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Duranguense also spawned its own peculiar, shoulder-swaying dance form, and fashion style, distinguished by sombreros with brims curved up like hardshell tacos, and ultra-pointy cowboy boots.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2024
Like a screen star, Milo has an expressive face that brims with emotion.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Mar. 2024
The treatment affects not only the look but also how the brim snaps and holds.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
Reykjavik, the capital and largest city brims with museums, churches, cozy restaurants, and bars.
—Kaye Toal, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2023
Verb
The consensus was unanimous: women’s basketball had crossed a threshold into a new era—one brimming with promise and potential.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Conrad, brimming with anxiety, asked his new friend.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2024
In the 2,400-square foot space, which is brimming with houseplants and self-care products, Lawson holds gatherings such as group journaling events, wellness retreats, grief counseling sessions and today’s workshop, a soil meditation experience.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
The pages of Sky High! are brimming with charming illustrations, taking young readers through a comprehensive history of aviation from its earliest days to modern age.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
On the other side, the expansive, sunny sky drops straight to the water, which, though calm and at low tide, now brims over the top of the road and into a parking lot.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2024
Renowned for its craftsmanship, Istanbul is brimming with modern spins on the city's rich heritage.
—Sevil Delin, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Charting a Course for the Future As Nice Art Gallery looks to the future, the horizon brims with promise and potential.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The way Mancuso translates his artistic idiosyncrasies into a delightfully overwhelming symphony of set-pieces and imagery points to a bold imagination brimming with ideas.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Brim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brim. Accessed 1 May. 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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