brim meaning

UK /brɪm/ US /brɪm/ 1 syllable

brim (noun): the top edge of a vessel or other container.

brim has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

brim as a noun

  1. the top edge of a vessel or other container

    Synonyms: rim, lip

    Type of: edge

    Kinds: collar

  2. a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat

    Type of: projection

    Kinds: bill, snap brim

brim as a verb

  1. be completely full
    • His eyes brimmed with tears

    Type of: have

  2. fill as much as possible
    • brim a cup to good fellowship

    Type of: fill

How to pronounce brim

brim is pronounced /brɪm/ in British English and /brɪm/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with brim

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BR · words ending in IM · 4-letter words

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