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Noun — A raised bank or narrow ledge of earth, often used as a barrier, boundary, or to separate different levels of ground.

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earthen berm build a berm the berm of a canal

Etymology

From Dutch berm, meaning a grassy verge or strip of ground beside a road or canal.

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What does “berm” mean?

The word “berm” means a raised bank or narrow ledge of earth, often used as a barrier, boundary, or to separate different levels of ground. In plain terms, a raised mound or ridge of earth used as a barrier, boundary, or banked turn.

How do you pronounce “berm”?

“Berm” is pronounced burm (/bɜː(ɹ)m/ in IPA).

How do you use “berm” in a sentence?

Here is “berm” used in a sentence: “Workers built a berm along the property line to control runoff.”

What part of speech is “berm”?

“Berm” is a noun.

Where does the word “berm” come from?

The word “berm” comes from Dutch. From Dutch berm, meaning a grassy verge or strip of ground beside a road or canal.

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