brim

[brɪm]

brim Definition

• 1. the projecting edge around the bottom of a hat
• 2. the upper edge of a cup, bowl, or other container
• 3. be full to the point of overflowing

Using brim: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brim" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The brim of his hat shaded his eyes from the sun.

• Example

  She filled the cup to the brim with water.

• Example

  The river was brimming after the heavy rain.

• Example

  Her eyes were brimming with tears.

brim Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brim

• rim
• edge
• border
• perimeter

Phrases with brim

• filled to the brim

  completely full or overflowing

  Example

  The stadium was filled to the brim with cheering fans.

• brim with excitement

  to be full of excitement

  Example

  The children were brimming with excitement at the thought of going to the amusement park.

• brim over

  to overflow or spill over the edge of a container

  Example

  The pot was so full that it brimmed over when she added more water.

Origins of brim

from Old English 'brymman', meaning 'to rage, roar'

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Summary: brim in Brief

The term 'brim' [brɪm] refers to the projecting edge around the bottom of a hat, or the upper edge of a container. It can also mean to be full to the point of overflowing, as in 'The river was brimming after the heavy rain.' Phrases include 'filled to the brim,' meaning completely full, and 'brim with excitement,' meaning to be full of excitement.