noun

brimmer

BRIH-muh

Brimmer (noun) means a cup or glass filled right to the top. Example: “He poured himself a brimmer of ale.”

noun

A cup or glass filled right to the top.

"He poured himself a brimmer of ale."

A hat with a wide brim, especially one made of straw.

"She wore a straw brimmer to shield her face from the sun."

How to use brimmer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA container filled to the top, or a wide-brimmed hat.

When to use it

A fairly rare, somewhat old-fashioned word in modern usage.

brimmers plural, Brimmers plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Can you complete this real example?

He poured himself a _____ of ale.

From brim plus the agent suffix -er.

rimmer simmer Zimmer dimmer swimmer glimmer shimmer trimmer slimmer

What does “brimmer” mean?

The word “brimmer” means a cup or glass filled right to the top. In plain terms, a container filled to the top, or a wide-brimmed hat.

How do you pronounce “brimmer”?

“Brimmer” is pronounced BRIH-muh (/ˈbɹɪmə/ in IPA).

How do you use “brimmer” in a sentence?

Here is “brimmer” used in a sentence: “He poured himself a brimmer of ale.”

What part of speech is “brimmer”?

“Brimmer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “brimmer” have?

“Brimmer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a cup or glass filled right to the top.