brim
Brim (noun) means the upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container. Example: “He filled the glass right to the brim.”
How to use brim
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe top edge of something (a cup, a hat), or to be nearly overflowing.
Word forms
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Etymology
From Middle English brymme/brimme, an old word for the bank or edge of water, of uncertain further origin.
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Rhymes for brim
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What does “brim” mean?
The word “brim” means the upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container. In plain terms, the top edge of something (a cup, a hat), or to be nearly overflowing.
How do you pronounce “brim”?
“Brim” is pronounced brihm (/bɹɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “brim” in a sentence?
Here is “brim” used in a sentence: “He filled the glass right to the brim.”
What is another word for “brim”?
Words with a similar meaning to “brim” include bulge.
What part of speech is “brim”?
Depending on how it is used, “brim” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “brim” come from?
The word “brim” comes from Middle English. From Middle English brymme/brimme, an old word for the bank or edge of water, of uncertain further origin.
How many meanings does “brim” have?
“Brim” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the upper rim or edge of a cup, bowl, or similar container.
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