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brim

[brɪm]

brim Definition

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

Phrases with brim

  • completely full or overflowing

    Example

    The stadium was filled to the brim with cheering fans.

  • to be full of excitement

    Example

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

  • 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.